Rube Goldberg passed away on this day in New York City at the age of 87. His death marked the end of a prolific career as a cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor.

Rube Goldberg married Irma Seeman on this day. They lived at 98 Central Park West in New York City and had two sons: Thomas and George. This marriage played a significant role in Goldberg's personal life.

Release date of 'Losing Weight', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'Home Sweet Home', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'Nutty News', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'From Kitchen Mechanic to Movie Star', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'The Fatal Pie', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'Leap Year', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Release date of 'The Boob Weekly', one of seven short animated films created by Rube Goldberg in 1916. These films focused on humorous aspects of everyday situations in the form of an animated newsreel.

Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg, later known as the famous cartoonist Rube Goldberg, was born on this day in San Francisco, California, to Jewish parents Max and Hannah Goldberg. This marks the beginning of the life of a man who would become renowned for his comical and intricate inventions.