jan 1, 1793 - Cotton Gin (1793)
Description:
A modern mechanical cotton gin was created by American inventor Eli Whitney in 1793 and patented in 1794. Whitney's gin used a combination of a wire screen and small wire hooks to pull the cotton through, while brushes continuously removed the loose cotton lint to prevent jams.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1793
Now
~ 232 years ago