Module Two Honors Assignment By lukechilton Jan 1, 1698 First Steam Engine Invented Period: Jan 1, 1698 to Feb 3, 2017 10 Key Historical Energy Events Jan 1, 1809 First Electric Light Aug 28, 1859 First Oil Well in the U.S Oct 14, 1878 Lightbulb Invented Jan 1, 1880 First Battery Invented Jan 7, 1880 First Electric Lamp Invented Sep 28, 1886 First Automobile Invented Sep 28, 1937 Nuclear Fission is Discovered Apr 5, 1954 First Silicon Solar Cell Apr 25, 1954 Solar Panel Production Begins