1886day.year
Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile.
Karl Benz presents the Patent-Motorwagen, the world's first automobile designed for internal combustion propulsion.
On July 3, 1886, German engineer Karl Benz officially reveals his Patent-Motorwagen in Mannheim.
Designed from the ground up as a motor vehicle, it features a single-cylinder engine and tubular steel frame.
This groundbreaking invention demonstrates the practical potential of gasoline-powered transport.
Benz's patent marks the birth of the modern automotive industry and spurs further innovation.
Today, the Motorwagen is celebrated as a milestone in mobility and a symbol of 19th-century ingenuity.
1886
Karl Benz
Benz Patent-Motorwagen
1886day.year
The New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
On July 3, 1886, the New-York Tribune becomes the first newspaper to adopt the linotype machine, revolutionizing printing efficiency.
On July 3, 1886, the New-York Tribune integrates Ottmar Mergenthaler's linotype machine into its pressroom.
The new technology automates typesetting by casting entire lines of type in metal, slashing labor time.
Editors can now produce newspapers faster and more economically, expanding circulation potential.
The linotype's impact transforms the publishing industry and paves the way for modern printing methods.
This innovation accelerates information dissemination in an era of rapidly growing mass media.
New-York Tribune
linotype machine
typesetting
1938day.year
World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
In 1938, the steam locomotive Mallard achieved a world speed record of 125.88 mph in England, a milestone of railway engineering that still stands today.
On July 3, 1938, the London and North Eastern Railway’s A4 Pacific locomotive No. 4468, nicknamed Mallard, set a new world speed record near Grantham, England.
Piloted by Sir Nigel Gresley and his crew, Mallard reached an unprecedented 125.88 mph under rigorous test conditions.
The record run was designed to showcase British industrial prowess and the cutting edge of steam propulsion technology.
Despite extreme mechanical stress and soaring boiler temperatures, the locomotive maintained stability and performance.
Mallard’s achievement captivated the public imagination and underscored the zenith of steam locomotive design.
To this day, no other steam engine has surpassed Mallard’s record, cementing its legendary status.
1938
steam locomotive
Mallard