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2700 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
2700 B.C -The Egyptian Pyramids were built during this period.
200 A.D -The Romans built a road system that spanned 44,000 miles.
500-1600 A.D -The Medieval and Renaissance periods in Europe span lasted this long. -
Industrial Revolution
1712- The new common steam engine was installed.
1714- The British Parliament passed legislation that created the board of longitude.
1764- The first cotton mill opened in England. -
Rise Of The Corporation
The Transcontinental Railroad was created in 1862 to 1869 Linked Omaha, Nebraska with Sacramento, Ca.
In 1881, Thomas Edison's light system was installed in New York City. -
The Computer Age
1919- The RCA was formed (Radio Corporation Of America)
1926- The RCA formed the NBA- The first interconnect network of radio stations.
1960s- Transistors were widely used in computers.
