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2700 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
The Egyptian pyramids were built during this period. -They were built in Giza, Egypt. -
1382 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilization
Mariono di Iacopo wrote 2 books on mechanical engineering during the renaissance period. -
1163 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilization
The Notre Dame de Paris cathedral started building in 1163 and was completed in 1345 AD -
500 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilization
The medieval and renaissance periods in Europe span lasted this long (500-1600 AD) - Inventions were being created all over Europe. -
200 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilization
The romans built a road system that spanned 44,000 miles and the romans also created aqueduct systems to provide drinking water. -
Industrial Revolution
The Newcomen steam engine was installed. -
Industrial Revolution
The British parliament passed legislation that created the board of longitude. -
Industrial Revolution
The first cotton mill opened in England. -
Industrial Revolution
The water frame spun cotton into thread using water machinery. -
Industrial Revolution
James watt developed a version of an engine that could drive factory machines. -
Industrial Revolution
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. -
Industrial Revolution
Robert Fulton completed a 146 foot long steamship. -
Industrial Revolution
Friedrich Koeing invented a steam powered printing press. -
Rise of the Coorparation
The Transcontinental Railroad created in1862 to 1869 Linked Omaha, Nebraska to Sacramento, CA -
Rise of the Coorparation
Dynamos, machines that convert rotational energy from a steam engine or waterwheel into electrical energy. This provided efficient methods of generating electricity. -
Rise of the Coorparation
Thomas Edison's light system was installed in New York City -
Rise of the Coorparation
George Westinghouse AC system becomes a primary method of electrical distribution. -
Rise of the Coorparation
Guglie Marconi began experimenting with radio transmitters/ receivers with the goal of wireless telegraphy. -
Rise of the Coorparation
The Wright brothers complete the first powered flight. -
Rise of the Coorparation
Henry Ford created the Ford Motor company. -
Computer Age
The RCA was formed (Radio Corporation of America) -
Computer Age
The RCA formed the NBC - the first interconnected network of radio stations. -
Computer Age
Experimental computers are created and tested. -
Computer Age
The first Univac I computer was sold for over a million dollars to the US census agency. -
Computer Age
Transistors were widely used in computers. -
Computer Age
Microprocessors invented by Intel and Texas industries. -
Computer Age
IBM introduced the PC into the market. -
Computer Age
Boeing 777 was engineered and was the most complex object at this point. -
Rise of the Coorparation
Computers became more common in homes.