3h 14min, oct 28, 1793 y - Invention of the cotton gin
Description:
The cotton gin is a machine that quickly and separates cotton from their seeds enabling much greater productivity than manual cotton separation. The fibers are then processed into various cotton goods such as linens, while any undamaged cotton is used largely for textiles like clothing.Added to timeline:
Date:
3h 14min, oct 28, 1793 y
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~ 232 years ago