1978 Birthday Josie Maran, born in Menlo Park, California, model, actress, appeared in 'Van Helsing', 'The Aviator', appeared in 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' issues fro 2000 - 2002 1897 Birthday Henry Dixon Cowell, born in Menlo Park, California, composer, New Musical Resources 1879 Event Tom Edison privately demonstrated incandescent light at Menlo Park