1913Viktor Kaplan Invents the Kaplan Turbine

The Kaplan turbine is invented by Viktor Kaplan.
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🚜 Andrew Meikle Invents the Threshing Machine

Andrew Meikle Invents the Threshing Machine (1786)
AgricultureIndustrial Revolution
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

💡 James Blyth Invents First Electricity-Generating Wind Turbine

James Blyth invents the first wind turbine used for generating electricity.
James Blyth Invents First Electricity-Generating Wind Turbine (1887)
Renewable EnergyWind PowerIndustrial RevolutionEnergy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🎈 Zeppelin LZ 1 Airship Production Begins

1900: Zeppelin LZ 1 airship first produced.
Zeppelin LZ 1 Airship Production Begins (1898)
AviationIndustrial Revolution
GermanyGermany

⚙️ Ægidius Elling Invents First Successful Gas Turbine

The first successful gas turbine is invented by Ægidius Elling.
Ægidius Elling Invents First Successful Gas Turbine (1903)
EnergyIndustrial RevolutionPower Generation
NorwayNorway

⚙️ Viktor Kaplan Invents the Kaplan Turbine

The Kaplan turbine is invented by Viktor Kaplan.
Viktor Kaplan Invents the Kaplan Turbine (1913)
Renewable EnergyIndustrial Revolution
AustriaAustria

⏱️ Daylight Saving Time Introduced in Germany and Austria-Hungary

April 30: The first nationwide implementation of daylight saving time in the German Empire and Austria-Hungary.
Daylight Saving Time Introduced in Germany and Austria-Hungary (1916)
World War IAustria-HungaryTimekeepingStandardizationMilitary
GermanyGermanyAustriaAustria