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Telephone patented
This marked the beginning of a new method of communication, one that can span long distances. -
Electric Light Bulb Invented
An invention by Thomas Edison that is used to produce light in dark environments. -
First Dishwasher Invented
Made it possible to quickly clean multiple dishes (and to not clean them by hand). -
Escalator Invented
Made it possible to transport masses of people between the floors of a building. -
Production of Ford Model T Begins
The Ford Model T is widely known as the first affordable car. It opened travel to the common middle-class American. -
Panama Canal Opens
A canal was built across the Panama isthmus. This new link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans made the transport of goods to certain destinations quicker and easier. -
Traffic Light Invented
Allowed for control of traffic in places such as road intersections and pedestrian crossings. -
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The Great Depression
An economic disaster that left many hopeless. It was the longest depression of the 20th century. -
Photocopier Invented
Made it possible for copies of images and papers to be made. -
ENIAC invented
One of the earliest known computers; was able to solve complex problems in a very short amount of time. -
First Universal Credit Card Introduced
Introduced by Diner's Club Inc.; allowed people to pay with credit at a variety of establishments. -
Disneyland Opens
The first major destination theme park. Attracts tourists nationwide. Disney's parks alone are a $5 billion annual business today. -
Interstate Highway System Formed
This network of highways allows people and goods to be quickly and efficiently transported across the country. -
First Working Laser Unveiled
This creation by Theodore Maiman paved the way to innovations such as CDs, bar-code scanning, new forms of surgery, and much more. -
Post It Note Invented
Revolutionary method of keeping notes. Can be adhered to objects. -
First Launch of Space Shuttle
After many lunar missions in the 1960s and 70s, NASA invented a spacecraft that could go into space and safely return home. -
Internet Goes Live
The Internet is a network of computers around the world that can share information with each other. Makes information easily accessible. -
Toyota Invents Hybrid Car
The hybrid car uses multiple types of energy. It can feature an internal combustion engine that drives a generator that powers an electric motor
