Nikola Tesla was born in 1856, in Smiljan, which is now part of Croatia. At the time of his birth, this area was within the Austrian Empire. Tesla was of Serbian ethnicity, and both Croatia and Serbia claim him as a national figure due to his heritage and contributions to science and engineering. Tesla himself expressed pride in both his Serbian origins and Croatian homeland  Nikola Tesla’s most influential inventions include: Alternating Current (AC) Power Systems: Revolutionized electricity transmission with the AC induction motor and polyphase system, enabling efficient long-distance power distribution. Tesla Coil: A high-voltage transformer foundational for wireless energy transfer and radio technology. Induction Motor: Key to modern electricity use, forming the basis of the second industrial revolution.
Hydroelectric Power Plant at Niagara Falls: The first major AC-powered plant, marking a milestone in renewable energy. Remote Control: The first wireless-controlled device, paving the way for robotics and drones we have today