History of Energy

By torranceyang
  • Coal Power

    Coal Power

    Coal production begins. Coal is burned to create energy
  • The Famous Kite

    The Famous Kite

    During a thunderstorm, Ben Franklin discovers that lightning is actually electricity.
  • Imrpoved Steam

    Imrpoved Steam

    James Watt improves the existing steam engine, and makes it useful.
  • Uranium is Discovered

    Uranium is Discovered

    Named after the planet Uranus, it was discovered by Martin Klaproth.
  • First Combustion Engine

    First Combustion Engine

    Nicéphore Niépce and his brother Claude, created the world's first internal combustion engine
  • Motor Power

    Motor Power

    First electric motor makes its appearance.
  • Oil Drilling Begins

    Oil Drilling Begins

    This is a large attempt after oil
  • Water Power Begins

    Water Power Begins

    Also known as hydroelectricity, it is a green energy
  • Wind Power Begins

    Wind Power Begins

    Although modern turbines would take a while, this was still a big event.
  • First Nuclear Testing

    First Nuclear Testing

    This is the first test of the nuclear bomb.