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29,000 BCE
pottery
The earliest forms, which were found at the Hassuna site, were hand-formed from slabs, undecorated, unglazed low-fired pots made from reddish-brown clays. -
11,000 BCE
Farming
Farming back then started as humans started domesticating plants and animals. -
Period: 10,100 BCE to 9080 BCE
weaving
Weaving was applied to interlace branches and twigs to create fences, shelters, and baskets for protection. -
6000 BCE
irrigation
The earliest form of irrigation involved people carrying buckets of water from wells or rivers to pour on their crops. -
4000 BCE
the wheel
Early wheels were simple wooden disks with a hole for the axle. -
3500 BCE
Sailing
The earliest record of a ship under sail appears on an Egyptian vase from about 3500 BC. -
3400 BCE
Writing
The first form of writing is a cuneiform script, created in Mesopotamia and written on a clay tablet. -
2570 BCE
The Great Pyramid
The father of Khufu, built the first true pyramid, the Red Pyramid. -
2500 BCE
Ironworking
Nine small beads were found in burials at Gerzeh, Lower Egypt, having been shaped by careful hammering. -
2500 BCE
bronze working
Bronze tools and weapons soon replaced earlier stone versions. -
Period: 1270 BCE to 1300 BCE
Mechanical Clock
Tower clocks built in the region spanning northern Italy to southern Germany were the first form. -
809 BCE
Roman Concrete
Also called opus caementicium, its three primary ingredients were lime, volcanic ash, and water. -
Period: 700 BCE to 900 BCE
Windmill
The first windmills were developed in Persia for pumping water and grinding grain. -
323 BCE
death of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king and conqueror, died from malaria or typhoid fever. -
206 BCE
Compass
The first magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese during the Han dynasty back in 206 BC. -
Period: 4 BCE to 6 BCE
Birth of Christ
The Virgin Mary gave berth to Jesus in Bethlehem. -
105
Paper
Paper was first made in Lei-Yang, China, and was made out of plant-based pulp. -
476
Fall of the Roman Empire
The empire failed to enforce its rule, and its territory was divided between several different polities. -
610
Islam founded
Muhammad and his followers spread the teachings of Islam throughout the Arabian peninsula. -
621
Paper Currency
The first banknote-type instrument was used in China in the 7th century, during the Tang dynasty. -
904
Gunpowder
A mixture of saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal makes black powder. -
1268
Eyeglasses
The first eyeglasses were made in Central Italy to correct vision. -
1436
Printing Press
The printing press made printing news and books faster. -
Jul 3, 1492
Columbus sails to W. Indies
Columbus set sail from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia. -
Pilgrims Land Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock was the landing place of the Pilgrims. -
American Independence
The Declaration of Independence declared our independence from Great Britain. -
bicycle
German Inventor Karl von Drais developed the first bicycle. -
Photography
The world's oldest surviving photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. -
Mechanical Reaper
This machine was used by farmers to harvest crops mechanically. -
Deere Self-Scouring Plow
John Deere was a blacksmith who developed the first commercially successful, self-scouring steel plow. -
Vulcanized Rubber
Goodyear was the first to harden rubber. -
Rechargeable Battery
The lead–acid battery was invented by a French physicist named Gaston Planté. -
Man Made Fertilizer
Fertilizer provides plants with all sorts of nutrients that they need to grow strong and healthy. -
Pasteurization
French scientist Louis Pasteur invented the pasteurization process after experimenting with heated wine. -
U.S. Civil War Ends
The Union won the American Civil War against the Confederates. -
Typewriter
Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin made the first practical typewriter. -
First Telephone
Bell demonstrated his ability to "talk with electricity" by transmitting a call to his assistant, Thomas Watson. -
Phonograph
The first record player to record audio. -
Light Bulb
the light bulb allows for people to see further without having to light candles and reduces the risk of fire from candles tipping over -
coca cola
the largest beverage manufacturer and distributor in the world, one of the largest corporations in the United States, and one of the most successful brands in marketing history -
Motion Pictures
A innovation that eventually will lead up to our modern day movies -
diesel engine (patent year)
A large innovation in engines and fuel types -
Wright brothers fly
the wright brothers making a large innovation in the avionics part of vehicles -
ford model t
a cheap car that was designed for everyone to afford and be produced really efficiently -
world war I
one of the great watersheds of 20th-century geopolitical history. -
fordson tractor
first lightweight, mass-produced tractor that was affordable to the average farmer -
frist radio station
power of radio was proven when people could hear the results of the Harding-Cox presidential race before they read about it in the newspaper. -
TV
broadens knowledge of different cultures, promotes tolerance and global understanding of international issues -
transatlantic flight
industry's most lucrative long-haul market -
Penicillin
used to treat throat infections, meningitis, syphilis and other bacterial infections. -
NYLON
nylon's durability, lightweight nature, and resistance to heat and chemicals can even be used in machine parts -
start of WWll
total military and civilian deaths are estimated at 70 to 85 million, about 3% of the global population during that time. World War II also saw the dawn of the nuclear age. -
McDonalds
provide cheap food for the “on the go” consumer -
A-bombs dropped on japan
ended World War II
and The first atomic bomb detonated over a populated area -
transistor
ensures the circuit is on if the current is flowing and switched off if it isn't -
pollo vaccine
prevented with safe and effective vaccination -
AI
AI eliminates friction and improves analytics and resource utilization across your organization, resulting in significant cost reductions -
sputnik launch
distinction of putting the first human-made object into space -
moonlanding
gave us the first perspective of the Earth from Space -
pong
establish the video game industry -
barcodes
accuracy, inventory control and cost savings -
VHS
VHS was the first widely used piece of technology that made watching films at home a snap -
Apple II Personal Computer
played a significant role in the early development of the personal computer industry -
sony walkman
revolutionised the way that we listen to music -
Smallpox Eradicated Worldwide
It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity and caused millions of deaths before it was eradicated -
CD
compact discs became the industry standard for audio recordings -
Internet
transforming how we communicate, learn, work, manage our finances, access entertainment, and shop -
Motorola DynaTec Cell Phone
first mobile telephone which could connect to the telephone network without the assistance of a mobile operator and could be carried about by the user. -
CRISPR
possible to correct errors in the genome and turn on or off genes in cells and organisms quickly, cheaply and with relative ease -
cloning of dolly
she was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell -
nanotubes
they're conductive, lightweight, flexible and tough -
WIFI
802.11 protocol was the first wireless connection to be made. -
Bluetooth
allows devices to communicate with each other without cables or wires -
Google maps
information about geographical regions and sites worldwide -
ipod
large storage capacity for music at a time when portable digital music players were not as common. -
iphone
physical keypad and introduced the single Home button at the front -
netflix
debuted the first popular video-on-demand service in 2007. -
bitcoins
bitcoin was first released and available to purchase this year -
today
the present day