1884
Jan 1
Steam Turbine
Turbine for electricity generation.
52104 days ago142 years 7 months 27 days
1830
Jan 1
Public Railway
Liverpool to Manchester railway opens.
71827 days ago196 years 7 months 27 days
1819
Jan 1
Steamship Crossing
SS Savannah crosses the Atlantic.
75845 days ago207 years 7 months 27 days
1804
Feb 21
Steam Locomotive
First steam-powered rail journey.
81273 days ago222 years 6 months 7 days
1769
Jan 1
Watt Engine
James Watt improves efficiency.
94106 days ago257 years 7 months 27 days
1712
Jan 1
Newcomen Engine
First practical steam engine.
114926 days ago314 years 7 months 27 days