Ten Significant Inventions of the Industrial Revolution By lukeoconnor Oct 19, 1698 Steam Engine Sep 16, 1760 Canals Jan 10, 1784 Iron Production Feb 10, 1800 Roads Mar 4, 1801 Steam Locomotives Sep 9, 1831 Electricity Jun 10, 1844 Sewing Machine Jul 13, 1851 Communications (Telegraph) Nov 10, 1859 Internal Combustion Engine Jul 3, 1903 Airplane