Timeline of the greatest inventions of Second Industrial Revolution

By adrian.hersan.6@educa.jcyl.es
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    TIMESPAN

  • THE TELEPHONE

    THE TELEPHONE
    The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, revolutionized communication by transmitting sound electronically. It converts sound vibrations into electrical signals, which are then sent over wires and converted back into sound at the receiver’s end. The invention drastically transformed personal and business communication worldwide.

  • THE REFRIGERATOR

    THE REFRIGERATOR
    The refrigerator, developed by Carl von Linde in 1876, utilized refrigeration technology for cooling. Linde's innovation involved compressing and expanding gases, making refrigeration more efficient and accessible for commercial and residential use, revolutionizing food preservation.

  • LIGHT BULB

    LIGHT BULB
    The light bulb, invented by Thomas Edison in 1879, revolutionized lighting by using electricity to illuminate a filament. Edison's design made electric lighting practical for homes and businesses, replacing gas lamps and transforming daily life globally.

  • AUTOMOBILE

    AUTOMOBILE
    The automobile, pioneered by Karl Benz in 1885, revolutionized transportation with an internal combustion engine. It replaced horse-drawn carriages, providing faster, more efficient travel. The automobile transformed societies, economies, and urban planning, becoming a symbol of modern mobility.

  • INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    The internal combustion engine, developed in the 19th century, converts fuel into mechanical energy through controlled explosions. It powers vehicles, machinery, and generators. Its efficiency and compact design revolutionized transportation, industry, and energy, shaping modern society’s infrastructure.

  • THE RADIO

    THE RADIO
    The radio, invented by Guglielmo Marconi in the late 19th century, uses electromagnetic waves to transmit audio signals. It revolutionized communication, allowing real-time broadcasts of news, music, and entertainment, and played a key role in global information dissemination.

  • CINEMATOGRAPH

    CINEMATOGRAPH
    The cinematograph, invented by the Lumière brothers in 1895, was an early motion picture camera and projector. It allowed the filming, projection, and viewing of moving images, revolutionizing entertainment and laying the foundation for modern cinema and film industry.

  • THE PLANE

    THE PLANE
    The airplane, invented by the Wright brothers in 1903, revolutionized air travel by achieving powered flight. Its ability to soar through the sky efficiently transformed transportation, connecting distant regions, and changing global commerce, exploration, and military strategies forever.