invention

1887: Hannibal Goodwin Patents Photographic Film - Hannibal Goodwin patented celluloid photographic film on May 2nd, 1887. This invention revolutionized the way images were captured, stored, and viewed, paving the…

1935: Invention of Nylon On February 28, 1935, Wallace Carothers, a chemist at DuPont, invented nylon, marking a significant breakthrough in synthetic polymers. Nylon's introduction revolutionized the textile industry, offering…

1788: First U.S. Patent for a Steamboat On February 1, 1788, the first United States patent for a steamboat was issued to inventors John Fitch, James Rumsey, and Edward Longstreet.…

Carl Benz Patents the First Modern Automobile (1886): On January 29, 1886, German engineer Carl Benz patented the "Benz Patent-Motorwagen," often recognized as the first modern automobile. This three-wheeled vehicle,…

1889: First Presentation of the Jukebox On November 23, 1889, the jukebox made its debut at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. This early version, known as the nickel-in-the-slot…