February 21, 2013

1804 – The first self-propelling steam locomotive makes its outing at the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Wales. 1842 – John Greenough is granted the first U.S. patent for the sewing machine. 1878 – The first telephone book is issued in New Haven, Connecticut. 1947 – In New York City, Edwin Land demonstrates the first “instant camera”, […]