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Jet Stream Proposed to Power a Carriage
Europe- Sir Isaac Newton proposed that the jet stream could be used to power a carriage, This was the first idea of the jet engine. -
First Match is Discovered
The first match is discovered by Robert Boyle by rubbing phosphprous and sulfur together. -
First Mercury Thermometer Created
The first mercury thermometer is created by Gabriel Daniel. -
The Water Turbine is Created
Pierre-Simone Girrard invents a water turbine. -
The Radiator is Created
Jacob Perkins created a radiator for use with hot water central heating. -
Incandescent Electric Lamp is Patented
W.E. Staite patents an incandescent electric lamp is patented in England -
First Commercial Oil Well is Drilled
Seneca Oil Company in Titusville, PA drills the first commercial oil well. -
First Hydroelectric Power Plant in the West
High Grove Station in San Bernardino, California, was the location for the first hydroelectric power plant on the west coast. -
The Electron is Discovered
Joseph John Thompson discovered the electron, the particle that makes an electric current. -
International Atomic Energy Comission is Created
The United Nations establishes the International Atomic Energy Comission.
