The Lord Byron Foundation for Balkan Studies
and the
Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Invite you to an evening celebrating the 150th anniversary
of the birth of the genius who "lit the world."
NIKOLA TESLA
Archives and Library Canada, 395 Wellington Str. Ottawa
Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.
Admission free, donations are appreciated!
Program:
6:00 - 9:00 - Exhibition dedicated to Nikola Tesla in the foyer of the
auditorium
6: 15 - 6:20 - Welcoming by Mr. James Bissett, Chairman of the Lord Byron
Foundation
6:20 - 6:35 - H.E. Prof. Perko Vukotic, Ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro
will speak about Nikola Tesla's achievements.
6:35 - 8:00 - PBS documentary "TESLA: Master of Lightning"
8:00 - 8:10 - Award presentation to a winner of the trivia Tesla quiz
8:10 - 8:40 - Cocktail
Books about Nikola Tesla as well as T-shirts with Tesla's image will be
available.
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Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943) was one of the most fascinating scientists of the
20th century. He invented and developed the technology that brought us
electricity, radio transmission, remote control, neon and fluorescent
lighting, and had a hand in most of the basic inventions that now connect
the world with electric power and communication. He was brilliant and
charismatic man who advanced the world into the modern industrial era.
TESLA QUIZ: www3.sympatico.ca/vesna.cakarevic/tesla3.html
RSVP to The Lord Byron Foundation, attn. Boba Borojevic:
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