jan 1, 1793 - Eli Whitney invents the 'cotton gin'
Description:
In 1794, U.S.-born inventor Eli Whitney (1765-1825) patented the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber. By the mid-19th century, cotton had become America's leading export.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1793
Now
~ 232 years ago