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The first ever execution by electric chair was carried out on Friday, March 29, 1889 at Auburn Prison, New York. The executioner, Edwin F. Davis, had only to throw the switch. He actually had to throw it twice. The condemed man, Wm. Kemmel was not quite dead enough and received an extra zap.

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