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American physicist Theodore Maiman is given a patent for his ruby laser systems, the world's first laser.

On November 14, in the year 1967, American physicist Theodore Maiman is given a patent for his ruby laser systems, the world's first laser. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of November 14, a notable event in this corner of history.

Theodore Harold Maiman was an American engineer and physicist who is widely credited with the invention of the laser. Maiman's laser led to the subsequent development of many other types of lasers. The laser was successfully fired on May 16, 1960. In a July 7, 1960, press conference in Manhattan, Maiman and his employer, Hughes Aircraft Company, announced the laser to the world. Maiman was granted a patent for his invention, and he received many awards and honors for his work. His experiences in developing the first laser and subsequent related events are recounted in his book, The Laser Odyssey, later being republished in 2018 under a new title, The Laser Inventor: Memoirs of Theodore H. Maiman.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 14, 1967 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 29 August 2026.

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