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Samuel Morse, telegraph
In 1836, in the United States, Samuel Morse invented telegraphy. This invention helped long-distance communication by speeding up interconnection. This invention was developed using morse code. Samuel worked with the help of Alfred Vail and between the two of them they were able to create this invention. -
Nobel patented dynamite
Alfred Nobel patented dynamite in 1867, a safe and easily manipulated explosive. Nobel, a Swedish chemist, and inventor, was deeply involved in the development and promotion of dynamite. His invention had a significant impact on construction, mining and demolition, but also generated controversy due to its military application. Nobel dedicated much of his later life to rewarding outstanding achievements, creating the Nobel Prizes. -
Alexander Graham Bell patents the Telephone
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone, a revolutionary device for distance communication. Bell, a Scottish inventor and scientist, was centrally involved in the development of the telephone. He worked alongside his assistant Thomas Watson to create the first functional device that transmitted the human voice electronically. The telephone radically transformed communications and became a fundamental piece of modern society. -
Edison tests his first light bulb
In 1879, Thomas Edison carried out successful tests of his first incandescent light bulb. Edison, a prolific American inventor and businessman, was directly involved in the development and improvement of electric lighting. Its revolutionary light bulb ushered in electrification, providing a long-lasting, efficient light source that transformed the way we live and work. -
Karl Benz produced the first car with internal combustion engine
In 1886, Karl Benz produced the first automobile with an internal combustion engine. Karl Benz, a German inventor, was directly involved in the design and manufacture of the vehicle known as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. This car was the first step towards the era of motorized transportation, changing the way people get around and contributing to the development of the automotive industry. -
Cinématographe, Lumiere
In 1895, the Lumière brothers introduced the Cinématographe, a device for projecting films. The Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, French inventors, were directly involved in the development of cinema. Its presentation marked the birth of modern cinema, allowing films to be shown before an audience and starting the film industry. -
Marconi transmitted wireless across the English Channel
In 1899, Guglielmo Marconi transmitted wirelessly across the English Channel, marking a milestone in wireless communications. Marconi, an Italian inventor and businessman, was deeply involved in the development of radio technology. Its successful transmission paved the way for long-distance wireless communication, laying the foundation for radio and modern communication technologies. -
Orville Wright piloted the first powered airplane
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made the first successful flight in a powered airplane. The Wright brothers, American aviation pioneers, were directly involved in the design, construction and piloting of the aircraft. His achievement at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, ushered in the age of aviation and transformed global transportation.