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jan 1, 1769 - James Watt improves the steam engine

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Scottish engineer James Watt significantly improved Newcomen’s engine, adding a separate condenser. His highly efficient steam engine became the primary power source for factories, mills, and later, locomotives.

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jan 1, 1769
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~ 257 years ago