Historical Energy Events

By katelynn.anderson
  • Electric Light

    Electric Light

    In 1809, the first electric light was created.
  • First electric engine

    First electric engine

    The first electric engine was created.
  • First Battery

    First Battery

    In 1880, the battery was first created using copper and zinc.
  • Hoover Dam

    Hoover Dam

    The Hoover Dam, a source of hydraulic energy, was opened to the public.
  • Nuclear Energy

    Nuclear Energy

    Nuclear fission was discovered in 1937.
  • Einstein's letter

    Einstein's letter

    Albert Einstein wrote President Roosevelt a letter warning him about the importance of research on nuclear energy.
  • Approval of the atomic bomb

    Approval of the atomic bomb

    President FDR approves the creation of the atomic bomb.
  • Uranium bomb

    Uranium bomb

    The US drops a uranium bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Atomic Energy Act

    Atomic Energy Act

    President Truman signs the Atomic Energy Act of 1946.
  • Atomic Energy Act of 1954

    Atomic Energy Act of 1954

    President Eisenhower signs the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.