In what year did electric light begin with the invention of incandescent lamps?

The invention of the incandescent lamp, which marked a significant advancement in electric light technology, is attributed to Thomas Edison. He was awarded a patent for his version of the incandescent lamp in 1879. This innovation allowed for practical electric lighting in homes and businesses, replacing gas and oil lamps, and dramatically influenced interior design and urban environments by extending usable hours into the night. Prior to Edison's work, other inventors had experimented with electric light, but his design made it commercially viable and widely adopted. This pivotal moment in 1879 set the stage for the illumination we are accustomed to today, making that year key in the timeline of electric lighting advancements.