1884
Jan 1
Steam Turbine
Turbine for electricity generation.
52105 days ago142 years 7 months 28 days
1830
Jan 1
Public Railway
Liverpool to Manchester railway opens.
71828 days ago196 years 7 months 28 days
1819
Jan 1
Steamship Crossing
SS Savannah crosses the Atlantic.
75846 days ago207 years 7 months 28 days
1804
Feb 21
Steam Locomotive
First steam-powered rail journey.
81274 days ago222 years 6 months 8 days
1769
Jan 1
Watt Engine
James Watt improves efficiency.
94107 days ago257 years 7 months 28 days
1712
Jan 1
Newcomen Engine
First practical steam engine.
114927 days ago314 years 7 months 28 days