Get ready to plug in and charge up for Be Electrific Day on February 11! This day celebrates the power and energy of electricity, which has revolutionized our lives in countless ways. Did you know that the first electrical power plant opened in New York City in 1882? Or that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, one of the most iconic uses of electricity, in 1879? So let's take a moment to appreciate all the amazing things we can do thanks to electricity – from turning on our lights and heating our homes, to powering our devices and keeping us connected. Let's make this Be Electrific Day an electrifying one!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1747</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Electrical Properties</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benjamin Franklin begins his research into electricity, later leading to the crucial kite experiment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Electric Light Bulb</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison invents the practical electric light bulb, ushering in the electrical age.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1882</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Power Plant</div><div class='timeline-text'>The world's first central electrical power plant, Pearl Street Station, comes online in Manhattan, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Transistor Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The transistor is invented; a key active component in practically all modern electronics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Be Electrific Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Be Electrific Day was established to honor the 'Father of the Electrical Age', Nikola Tesla.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw an electric-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an electrifying party! Decorate with string lights, neon colors, and other electric-themed decorations. Serve up some electric-themed snacks and drinks for a truly shocking experience.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a documentary about electricity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family members and watch a documentary about electricity. You'll learn all about the history of electricity and how it has shaped our world today. It's sure to be a enlightening experience!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a science museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a science museum and explore all the exhibits related to electricity. You'll get to see and learn about the inner workings of electricity and how it powers our everyday lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a DIY electric experiment</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make your own electric experiment at home! There are plenty of fun and easy experiments you can try, such as making a lemon battery or creating a circuit with simple household items.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn to play an electric instrument</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself and learn to play an electric instrument! Whether it's a guitar, keyboard, or drums, playing an electric instrument will give you a new appreciation for the power of electricity in music.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates electricity and innovation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Be Electrific Day is a day to honor the wonders of electricity and all of the advancements that have been made in the field. It's a chance to appreciate the many ways that electricity has improved our daily lives and continues to be at the forefront of innovation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages us to think outside the box</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On Be Electrific Day, we are reminded of the amazing things that can be achieved when we combine creativity with technology. This holiday challenges us to come up with new, electrifying ideas that could change the world for the better.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and unique celebration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it - how often do we get to celebrate something as electrifying as electricity? On this special day, we can hold trivia contests, watch science documentaries, or even conduct our own exciting experiments to honor the marvels of electricity.</p></div></div>
Be Electrific Day is celebrated on February 11 every year. In 2024 Be Electrific Day will occur on a Sunday.
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