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1903
First powered aircraft flight by the Wright brothers.
1927
Charles Lindgergh becomes first to fly solo over the Atlantic
1937
The Hindenburg burns in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
1939
World War 2 begins
1947
Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to break the sound barrier.
1948
The electronic transistor is invented
1953
Armistice agreement signed to end fighting in Korea.
1844
Telegraph invented.
1849
Gold rush lures many to California.
1829
Steam locomotive introduced in the United States.
1836
Texas gains independance from Mexico.
1839
Charles Goodyear invents rubber.
1869
Transcontinental Railroad completed.
1876
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone.
1885
Graphophone invented to record and replay sounds.
1898
Spanish-American war starts.
1912
Titanic sinks on maiden voyage.