1856 ⟶ James Harrison Invents Practical Ice-Making Machine
James Harrison produces the world's first practical ice maki...
Year
1826
1828
1851
1856
1901
1902
💀 Tasmanian Aboriginal Genocide Begins
1832: Black War in Tasmania leads to the near extinction of the Tasmanian aborigines.⟶
GenocideColonialismIndigenous RightsTasmaniaBritish EmpireViolenceRacial DiscriminationHuman Rights
Australia⛏️ Discovery of Gold in Victoria, Australia
1860s: Victorian gold rush in Australia.⟶
Gold RushColonialismImmigrationMiningEconomic BoomSettlement
Australia🧊 James Harrison Invents Practical Ice-Making Machine
James Harrison produces the world's first practical ice making machine and refrigerator using the principle of vapour compression in Geelong, Australia.⟶
Industrial Revolution
Australia🇦🇺 Australian Colonies Federate
ColonialismPolitical HistoryNationalismCommonwealthSelf-GovernmentBritish Empire
Australia❄️ Willis Carrier Patents Modern Air Conditioning
July 17: Willis Carrier invents the first modern electrical air conditioning unit.⟶
Industrial Revolution
United States