Philo Farnsworth, American inventor and television pioneer, passed away on March 11th, 1971 at the age of 64. He was most notably remembered for his invention of the first television set in 1927, which revolutionized the way people consumed media. Farnsworth was born in Beaver, Utah in 1906 and had a passion for science and inventing from an early age. His early years were filled with inventions, including an alarm clock that outpaces daylight saving time and a vacuum tube heated by a battery. In 1927, he was encouraged by his mentor, George Everson, to pursue the invention of the television. His project was initially scoffed at by the scientific community but eventually proved successful with Farnsworth proving himself a talented inventor. Despite the initial resistance to his plans, Farnsworth's success brought him world-wide recognition. He was awarded numerous patents and in 1958 was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. However, despite his success, Farnsworth lived a humble life, devoted to his family and work. He had six children, five of whom carried on his legacy of inventing and science. He will be fondly remembered by many generations as one of the most influential inventors in history.