1884Paul Vieille Invents Poudre B Smokeless Powder

Paul Vieille invents Poudre B, the first smokeless powder fo...
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🥫 Nicolas Appert Develops Food Canning Process

Nicolas Appert invents the canning process for food.
Nicolas Appert Develops Food Canning Process (1810)
Industrial RevolutionLogistics
FranceFrance

⚙️ Henri-Joseph Maus Invents the Tunnel Boring Machine

Henri-Joseph Maus invents the tunnel boring machine.
Henri-Joseph Maus Invents the Tunnel Boring Machine (1846)
InfrastructureIndustrial RevolutionTransportationConstructionMining
FranceFrance

🏗️ François Coignet Invents Reinforced Concrete

François Coignet invents reinforced concrete.
François Coignet Invents Reinforced Concrete (1853)
ConstructionMaterials ScienceIndustrial Revolution
FranceFrance

🔋 Gaston Planté Invents the Lead-Acid Battery

Gaston Planté invents the lead acid battery, the first rechargeable battery.
Gaston Planté Invents the Lead-Acid Battery (1859)
BatteryElectricityEnergyIndustrial Revolution
FranceFrance

💥 Paul Vieille Invents Poudre B Smokeless Powder

Paul Vieille invents Poudre B, the first smokeless powder for firearms.
Paul Vieille Invents Poudre B Smokeless Powder (1884)
Military TechnologyFirearmsWeaponsIndustrial RevolutionDefenseWarfare
FranceFrance

🚇 Paris Metro's First Line Inaugurated

First section of the Paris Metro opens.
Paris Metro's First Line Inaugurated (1900)
UrbanizationPublic TransportationInfrastructureIndustrial RevolutionModernization
FranceFrance