1 Jan 1712 Jahr - - Thomas Newcomen was born in Dartmouth, Devon in 1664
- In 1712, he invented the first-ever steam engine
- The creation of this machine helped many in the coming
years to harness the power of
steam for the production of goods such as transport,
especially during the Industrial Revolution
- The impact of this invention is still felt to this date,
having had a negative effect on the environment but
a positive effect on manufacturing,
money and jobs