History of Energy

By torranceyang

  • Coal Power

    Coal Power
    Coal production begins. Coal is burned to create energy

  • The Famous Kite

    The Famous Kite
    During a thunderstorm, Ben Franklin discovers that lightning is actually electricity.

  • Imrpoved Steam

    Imrpoved Steam
    James Watt improves the existing steam engine, and makes it useful.

  • Uranium is Discovered

    Uranium is Discovered
    Named after the planet Uranus, it was discovered by Martin Klaproth.

  • First Combustion Engine

    First Combustion Engine
    Nicéphore Niépce and his brother Claude, created the world's first internal combustion engine

  • Motor Power

    Motor Power
    First electric motor makes its appearance.

  • Oil Drilling Begins

    Oil Drilling Begins
    This is a large attempt after oil

  • Water Power Begins

    Water Power Begins
    Also known as hydroelectricity, it is a green energy

  • Wind Power Begins

    Wind Power Begins
    Although modern turbines would take a while, this was still a big event.

  • First Nuclear Testing

    First Nuclear Testing
    This is the first test of the nuclear bomb.