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2700 BCE
Egyptian Pyramids
Egyptian Pyramids were built during this period. They were built in Giza ,Egypt -
Period: 500 to
The Medieval and Renaissance Period
The Medieval and Renaissance period span lasted this long in Europe. Invention were being created all over Europe. -
Period: Sep 6, 1163 to Sep 7, 1345
Notre Dome de Paris
The Norte Dome de Pans cathedral started building in 1163 and was completed in 1345 -
Period: Sep 6, 1382 to Sep 7, 1458
Mariano di Iacopo
Mariano di Iacopo wrote 2 books on mechanical engineering during the Renaissance period. -
Newcomen steam
The Newcomen steam Engine was installed -
The British Parliament
The British Parliament passed legislation that creates the board of longitude. -
Cotton mill
The cotton mill was opened in England 1764 -
Cotton mill
The first cotton mill opened in England -
James Watt
He developed a version of a engine that could drive factory machines -
Eli Whitney
He invented the cotton gin. -
Robert Fulton
He completed the 196 foot long streamship -
Period: to
Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad was created -
Period: to
Dynamos
Dynamos, machines that convert rotational energy from a steam engine or waterwheel into electrical energy, provided efficient methods of generating electricity.. -
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison's light system was installed in new york city -
George WestingHouse
George WestingHouse AC became primary method of electrical distribution. -
Guglie Marconi
Guglie Marconi began experimenting with radio transmitters/Receivers with the goal of wireless telegraphy. -
Wright Brothers
They completed the first powered flight. -
Henry ford
Henry ford created the first ford motor. -
RCA
The rca was formed (Radio Corporation of america) -
NBC
The RCA formed the NBC The first interconnected network of radio stations. -
Period: to
Experimental Computers
Experimental Computers were created and tested -
Univac selling
The first univac computer was sold over 1,000,000 dollars -
Period: to
Transistors
Transistors were widely used in computers -
IBM
IBM introduced the PC into the market -
Boeing 777
Boeing 777 was engineered and was the most complex object at this point. -
Computers
Computers became more common in homes.