Ernő Rubik
Full Name: Ernő Rubik
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Profession: Inventor
Why Famous: Namesake to the internationally famous Rubik's Cube mechanical puzzle, which he patented in 1975, and which went on to become the best-selling toy of all time. He also created the Rubik's Magic and Rubik's Snake toys.
Born: July 13, 1944 (74 years old)
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Historical Events in the Life of Ernő Rubik
- 1975-01-30 Ernő Rubik applies for a patent for his "Magic Cube" invention, later to be known as a Rubik's cube
External Biographies
- Erno Rubik - Lemelson-MIT
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