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First Steam Engine
The steam engine could generate power and transmit it to a machine. -
First Electric Light created
It was a light bulb, but not the style of modern ones we have today. -
First Oil Well in the U.S
The first oil well in the U.S., could produce oil and gas in sufficient quantities which makes it economically viable. -
First Battery Invented
The first battery invented consisted of pairs of copper and zinc discs piled on top of each other, separated by a layer of cloth or cardboard soaked in brine. -
First Electric Lamp Invented
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Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam was opened to the public. -
Nuclear Fission Discovered
The discovery of nuclear fission was the main process to generating nuclear energy. -
First Silicon Solar cell invented
The first silicon solar cell invented was an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity. -
Geothermal Energy
The Geothermal Energy Association is formed. The association includes U.S. companies that develop geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-heat uses.