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600 BCE
Static Electricity
Thales, a Greek found that when amber was rubbed with silk it attracted light objects! -
Wimshurst Machine was invented!
The wimshurst machine produces static electricity. Voltages as high as 50,000 volts can be produced! -
Volta's Pile
The first simple battery with pure silver and zinc disks! -
Electric Railway
First electric railway opened at Brighton Seafront by Magnus Volks! -
The First Turbine
Charles Parsons created the turbine. It is operated by jets of high pressure gasses. It was later put in boats to power them! -
Hydroelectric Power Generators
They supplied electricity to railways, subways, and lights. -
Fridge and Washing Machines
Fridges and washing machines first became available! -
Battle of Britain
On 10 July, 1940, the Luftwaffe made their first bomber attack on British ships in the Channel. In August, 1940 the German air force began its mass bomber attacks on British airfields, harbors, aircraft factories and radar stations. During the next three months the Royal Air Force lost 792 planes and over 500 pilots were killed.
