The first idea of a fire escape was patented.
The escape consisted of a wicker basket attached to a pulley and chain.
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George B. Selden was granted the patent for a gasoline internal combustion engine car.
The first movie projector, correctly named the kinetoscope, was patented by Thomas Edison.
The world celebrated the introduction of sliced bread for the first time.
The Wright Brothers were granted a patent for their 'flying machine' after applying for it three years earlier.
The first sewing machine was patented in the US.
