30 juill. 1879 - First Oil Well Drilled
Description:
Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well near Titusville, PA. Petroleum was in high demand to fuel lanterns and stoves (kerosene). This discovery fueled economic expansion (literally).
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 juill. 1879
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 144 ans