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  • 27 Jul Frank Zamboni, inventor of the ice resurfacing machine, dies at 87: Frank Zamboni, the American inventor renowned for creating the ice resurfacing machine that bears his name, passed away on July 27, 1988, at the age of 87. His invention revolutionized ice maintenance in rinks worldwide. source: invent.org

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