1870 ⟶ Hansen Writing Ball: First Commercial Typewriter

Rasmus Malling-Hansen's invention, the Hansen Writing Ball, ...
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🎡 Bakken: The World's First Theme Park Opens

Denmark builds the world's first theme park, Bakken.⟶
Bakken: The World's First Theme Park Opens (1583)
DenmarkHistoryEntertainmentRecreationTourismSocial History
DenmarkDenmark

🪓 Execution of Johann Friedrich Struensee in Denmark

Reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee executed in Denmark.⟶
Execution of Johann Friedrich Struensee in Denmark (1772)
EnlightenmentDenmarkMonarchyExecutionRoyal CourtReform
DenmarkDenmark

🖨️ Friedrich Koenig Invents the First Cylinder Printing Press

Friedrich Koenig invents the first powered printing press, which was also the first to use a cylinder.⟶
Friedrich Koenig Invents the First Cylinder Printing Press (1811)
PrintingIndustrial RevolutionMass ProductionCommunication
GermanyGermany

🖨️ Alexander Bain Develops the Printing Telegraph

Alexander Bain devises a printing telegraph.⟶
Alexander Bain Develops the Printing Telegraph (1841)
TelegraphCommunicationElectrical EngineeringIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⌨️ Hansen Writing Ball: First Commercial Typewriter

Rasmus Malling-Hansen's invention, the Hansen Writing Ball, becomes the first commercially sold typewriter.⟶
Hansen Writing Ball: First Commercial Typewriter (1870)
CommunicationIndustrial RevolutionDenmark
DenmarkDenmark

🌉 Øresund Bridge Opens for Traffic

July 1: The Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden is officially opened for traffic.⟶
Øresund Bridge Opens for Traffic (2000)
InfrastructureTransportationDenmark
DenmarkDenmarkSwedenSweden