Timelines of Invention and Technology
Invention and technology timelines tell the history of famous 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century events.
Nuclear Power
On August 2nd 1939, just before the beginning of World War II, Albert Einstein wrote to then President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Einstein and several other scientists told Roosevelt of efforts in Nazi Germany to purify U-235 with which might in turn be used to build an atomic bomb. It was shortly thereafter that the United States Government began the serious undertaking known only then as the Manhat…
On August 2nd 1939, just before the beginning of World War II, Albert Einstein wrote to then President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Einstein and several other scientists told Roosevelt of efforts in Nazi Germany to purify U-235 with which might in turn be used to build an atomic bomb. It was shortly thereafter that the United States Government began the serious undertaking known only then as the Manhat…
Timeline - Evolution of Submarine Design
The following timeline summarizes the evolution of submarine design, from the submarine's beginning as a human-powered warship to today's nuclear powered subs.
The following timeline summarizes the evolution of submarine design, from the submarine's beginning as a human-powered warship to today's nuclear powered subs.
Timeline of Inventions - Years 1000 - 2004
The history of technology and inventions covering over 1000 years.
The history of technology and inventions covering over 1000 years.
Modern Inventions
A timeline of 21st century modern inventions of 2000 and beyond
A timeline of 21st century modern inventions of 2000 and beyond
Timeline - The History of Transportation
The history of transportation innovations - cars, bikes, planes, and more.
The history of transportation innovations - cars, bikes, planes, and more.
The History of Communication
The history of communication innovations including: the telephone, television, printing, computers, Internet, and more.
The history of communication innovations including: the telephone, television, printing, computers, Internet, and more.
The History of Computers
A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer milestone, includes detailed history features.
A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer milestone, includes detailed history features.
Rockets - Leaving Earth Behind
Timeline of rockets - 3000 BCE - 1989 AD
Timeline of rockets - 3000 BCE - 1989 AD
Timeline - Evolution of Submarine Design
The following timeline summarizes the evolution of submarine design, from the submarine's beginning as a human-powered warship to today's nuclear powered subs.
The following timeline summarizes the evolution of submarine design, from the submarine's beginning as a human-powered warship to today's nuclear powered subs.
Photography and the History of the Camera
Timeline of the history of photography
Timeline of the history of photography
Timeline of the Life of Thomas Edison
One of the world's most prolific inventors.
One of the world's most prolific inventors.
Biography Timeline - Emile Berliner
Biography timeline of Emile Berliner - inventor of the gramophone.
Biography timeline of Emile Berliner - inventor of the gramophone.
Timeline of Alexander Graham Bell: 1847 to 1922
Timeline biography and photos of Alexander Graham Bell 1847 to 1922.
Timeline biography and photos of Alexander Graham Bell 1847 to 1922.
Electricity - Electronic Inventions
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
Nuclear Power
A timeline of nuclear innovations and famous figures in radiation history and the building of the atomic bomb
A timeline of nuclear innovations and famous figures in radiation history and the building of the atomic bomb
History of Television Timeline
Television was not invented by a single inventor, instead many people working together and alone, contributed to the evolution of television.
Television was not invented by a single inventor, instead many people working together and alone, contributed to the evolution of television.
The History of the Incandescent Lightbulb
Timeline outlining the development of the lightbulb.
Timeline outlining the development of the lightbulb.
Dash Dot Dash
Timeline on the life of Samuel Morse, the inventor of Morse code and the improved telegraph.
Timeline on the life of Samuel Morse, the inventor of Morse code and the improved telegraph.
Timeline of Microscopes
A detailed timeline that covers the history of microscopes.
A detailed timeline that covers the history of microscopes.
Significant Dates in Post Office History
History of the United States Post Office service
History of the United States Post Office service
Photovoltaics
Timeline of photovoltaics
Timeline of photovoltaics
Timeline of Batteries
In 1748, Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates.
In 1748, Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates.
Soft Drink History
A timeline of soft drink history including coca cola and pepsi cola - the inventors and history behind pop.
A timeline of soft drink history including coca cola and pepsi cola - the inventors and history behind pop.
Atomic Clock History
A timeline of the history of atomic clocks.
A timeline of the history of atomic clocks.
Electricity Milestones
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
The History of Plastic
The history of plastic - different types - timeline of plastics.
The history of plastic - different types - timeline of plastics.
The Evolution of Submarine Design
The evolution of submarine design.
The evolution of submarine design.
Textile Industry and Textile Machinery
Timeline of the textile machinery developed during the Industrial revolution.
Timeline of the textile machinery developed during the Industrial revolution.
Understanding a Robot
What is a robot and the history and timeline of robotics.
What is a robot and the history and timeline of robotics.
The History of Chewing Gum and Bubble Gum
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.
Timeline of Chocolate
The culture of the cocoa bean.
The culture of the cocoa bean.
A Short History and Timeline of Gas Turbine Engines
How engines evolved.
How engines evolved.
History of the Electron Tube Highlights
History of vacuum tubes.
History of vacuum tubes.
Electromagnetism
Beginning with ancient times when scientists observed that when amber was rubbed with fur it attracted bits of dust and hairs.
Beginning with ancient times when scientists observed that when amber was rubbed with fur it attracted bits of dust and hairs.
American Cultural History : The Twentieth Century
The purpose of these pages is to present a series of web guides on the decades of the twentieth century. Check the science and technology or fad section for each decade.
The purpose of these pages is to present a series of web guides on the decades of the twentieth century. Check the science and technology or fad section for each decade.
World History : Hyper History
Hyper History presents 3000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, and maps.
Hyper History presents 3000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, and maps.
History of Technology : 1752 - 1990
From Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod to the Hubble Space Telescope, this timeline covers some of America's greatest technological innovations.
From Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod to the Hubble Space Telescope, this timeline covers some of America's greatest technological innovations.
The Atomic Age
From the Atomic age and beyond, this is a list of timelines concentrating on popculture and counterculture aspects.
From the Atomic age and beyond, this is a list of timelines concentrating on popculture and counterculture aspects.
Technology History
Ken Polsson of Victoria, BC is famous for his timeline on the personal computer, but he has also written chronologies on the Chevrolet Corvettes and A & W Root Beer, among others.
Ken Polsson of Victoria, BC is famous for his timeline on the personal computer, but he has also written chronologies on the Chevrolet Corvettes and A & W Root Beer, among others.
Telecomunications History
The following chronology is provided by Webb & Associates and covers the history of telecommunications between the late 1800s until today.
The following chronology is provided by Webb & Associates and covers the history of telecommunications between the late 1800s until today.
History of Western Technology
Timeline of technology covering 700 B.C. to 1950.
Timeline of technology covering 700 B.C. to 1950.
American Industry
How did technological innovation impact the United States after the Civil War?
How did technological innovation impact the United States after the Civil War?
Carbons to Computers Historical Timeline
A timeline of the technology that created the modern American office.
A timeline of the technology that created the modern American office.
Emergence of Advertising in America - 1850 to 1920
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for the decades covered by this project.
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for the decades covered by this project.
Technology Timeline
Brief reports on the highlights of technology from 1600 onwards.
Brief reports on the highlights of technology from 1600 onwards.
Adventures in Cybersound
2500 Years of communications history.
2500 Years of communications history.
Chemistry Innovations
Very extensive information available - pdf file.
Very extensive information available - pdf file.
The Encyclopedia of World History
Renowned historian Peter Stearns and thirty prominent historians have combined their expertise over the past ten years to perfect this comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000.
Renowned historian Peter Stearns and thirty prominent historians have combined their expertise over the past ten years to perfect this comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000.
Energy Time Machine
Click a date to learn about historical energy events that occured during that era.
Click a date to learn about historical energy events that occured during that era.
20th Century Inventions
View the history of inventions from 1900 to 1999. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade. E.g. What was created during the fifties? (Just added year 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
View the history of inventions from 1900 to 1999. This is a handy resource to quickly see what was invented during each decade. E.g. What was created during the fifties? (Just added year 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
18th Century Inventions
The history of technology from the 1700s.
The history of technology from the 1700s.
17th Century Inventions
The history of technology from the 1600s.
The history of technology from the 1600s.
16th Century Inventions
The history of technology from the 1500s.
The history of technology from the 1500s.