industrial revolution

Start of the Industrial Revolution

Jan 22, 1820

Invention of the Telegraph

May 10, 1835

Samual Morse invented the telegraph in 1835. He also invented the Morse Code to be used with the telegraph. The code was named after him.

Invention of the Telephone

Jan 22, 1875

Alexander invented the first practical telephone in 1875. Though at first it was just sounds, he soon was able to here voices over the device.

Invention of the Light Bulb

Oct 11, 1879

Thomas Edison invented the first long-lasting incandescant light bulb.

End of the Industrial Revolution

Jan 22, 2016