Black Inventors By danajohnson Feb 27, 1753 Benjamin Banneker invented the first watches in America Jul 12, 1872 Elijah McCory improved lubricators for stem engines Dec 30, 1887 Sara Boone improved the ironing board Jul 9, 1893 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Famous Operation.....Performed first open heart surgery Feb 27, 1897 George Washington Carver invented peanuts Peanuts Feb 27, 1899 George Grant improved the golf tee Feb 27, 1900 Kevin Woolfolk invented the hamster workout wheel Feb 27, 1908 Madame C J Walker invented hair products. Feb 27, 1919 Alice Parker invented central heating Jul 12, 1994 Jerry Shelby invented engine protection for rocket booster
