History Of Technology 1817-2015

Scotsman James Watt dies

Period: Jan 30, 1736 to Aug 25, 1819

Scottish inventor Scotsman James Watt passed away.

Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun of Germany invented the draisienne.

Period: Apr 10, 1817 to Apr 10, 1818

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun of Germany invented the draisienne." It was the first 2-wheeled, rider-propelled machine. It was then exhibited in Paris in 1818. The exact month and day of creation is unknown

1819 Technology

Period: May 21, 1819 to May 21, 1819

On May 21st 1819, the first bicycles in The United States were introduced in New York City. The bicycles were also called swift walkers.

First Lawnmower

Period: Feb 17, 1831 to Feb 17, 1831

"The lawn mower was invented in England." The exact month and day are unknown http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML

1st Steam Engine Run

Period: Aug 9, 1831 to Aug 9, 1831

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "The 1st US steam engine train run was from Albany to Schenectady, NY."

First Telegraph

Period: Jan 6, 1838 to Jan 6, 1838

Samuel Morse first demonstrated his telegraph in public.

First Telegraph Message

Period: Jan 8, 1838 to Jan 8, 1838

The "1st telegraph message using dots & dashes was sent in NJ."

First Photograph Of Moon

Period: Jan 2, 1839 to Jan 2, 1839

French Photographer "Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre" took the first photo of the Moon

First Bowling Ball

Period: Dec 29, 1862 to Dec 29, 1862

The first bowling ball was invented.

First Electric Car

Period: Dec 5, 1893 to Dec 5, 1893

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML The "1st electric car was built in Toronto. It could go 15 miles between charges."

First Paper Clip

Period: Feb 17, 1900 to Feb 17, 1900

Johan Vaaler invented the paper clip. The exact month and day are unknown.

1st Public Elevator

Period: Oct 4, 1911 to Oct 4, 1911

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "The 1st public elevator began service at London's Earl's Court Metro Station."

1st Improved Mechanical Pencil

Period: Feb 17, 1915 to Feb 17, 1915

"In Japan, Tokuji Hayakawa developed an improved mechanical pencil. His company became known as the Sharp Corp." The exact day and month are unknown

First Polaroid Camera Sold

Period: Apr 21, 1948 to Apr 21, 1948

"The 1st Polaroid camera was sold in the US" http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML

First 911 Emergency Telephone System

Period: Feb 16, 1968 to Feb 16, 1968

"America’s first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Ala." http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML

Drive On The Moon

Period: Jul 31, 1971 to Jul 31, 1971

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "Apollo 15 astronauts took a drive on the moon in their land rover."

Brick Sized Phone

Period: Feb 17, 1984 to Feb 17, 1984

"Motorola introduced a brick-sized cell phone for $4,000." The exact date and month is unknown. http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML

Walking Robot

Period: Feb 17, 2005 to Feb 17, 2005

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "Researchers demonstrated a robot that used a “passive-dynamic design" to learn walking step by step like a toddler."

World Record For Speed

Period: Apr 21, 2015 to Apr 21, 2015

"Japan’s maglev train set a world speed record during a test run near Mount Fuji, clocking 375 mph." http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML

Tesla Motors Inc.

Period: Apr 30, 2015 to Apr 30, 2015

http://www.timelines.ws/subjects/Technology.HTML "Tesla Motors Inc. unveiled Tesla Energy for storage systems or batteries for homes, companies and utilities that will expand its business beyond electric vehicles and tap into a fast-growing area of the energy industry. The smallest 10kWh Powerwall model was priced at $3,500."