Inventions of The 20th Century

The 20th century was marked by progress in every field and walk of life. Here is a list of the most important inventions of the 20th century that have made our life easier and comfortable.
Inventions of The 20th Century
The era between 1901-2000, better known as the 20th century, witnessed the birth of some remarkable inventions. Right from electronic gadgets, automobiles, to articles of everyday use; these inventions stupefied the world at the time they were made. But today they have become a part of our lives and one cannot imagine life without these things. The following are the important inventions of the 20th century.

The Radio
The invention of the radio by Guglielmo Marconi, was the first among the major inventions of the 20th century. In 1901, Marconi sent the first radiotelegraph message from England to Canada. Radio-telegraphy became one of the most used communication techniques after the radio was invented. The AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio was a modification that made access to numerous radio stations possible.

The Airplane
Wilbur and Orville Wright, through their invention of the airplane in 1903, demonstrated that man could fly; actualizing a concept that was found earlier only in mythological stories. The airplane, although invented earlier, was not taken seriously until Charles Lindberg made a solo flight across the Atlantic ocean. With its unmatchable applicability, the airplane is truly one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.

The Television
The invention of the television dazed people all over the world. Today, life without the television is literally meaningless for more than half the population of the world. This significant invention was made in 1926, by John Logie Baird. He is credited with making the world's first television broadcast. Soon after the first television broadcast, Baird made the first Trans-Atlantic broadcast as well as the first broadcast with color images.

The Computer
The computer is the greatest, incomparable invention of the 20th century. There is no single inventor accredited with the invention the computer, as it was born out of many scientists', researchers' and mathematicians' contribution. Charles Babbage is credited with the actual concept of the computer, while Konrad Zuse made the first programmable computer. With advancing inventions, desktop computers, Pentium processors and laptop computers soon came into being. The Internet is also one of the most useful inventions of the 20th century.

Cell phones
The invention of cellphones, also called mobile phones, in 1977, made communication easier, quicker and more comfortable. Cellphones are constantly modified with the ever-advancing technology. Therefore, today we find cellphones in modified and advanced versions available every year. They also perform the functions of computers and televisions and hence, are in great demand. Today nearly half the world owns a cellphone and it will not be wrong to say that cellphones have replaced telephones or other traditional means of communication.

Apart from these major inventions, the noteworthy inventions of the 20th century in different fields are as follows:

Inventions in the Field of Science and Technology Inventions in the Field of Medicine Other Inventions
  • Safety Razor
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Neon lights
  • Corn flakes
  • Zipper
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Transistor
  • Ballpoint Pen
Don't all these things make life easier? Therefore, we can conclude that nearly all the inventions of the 20th century have transformed from novelty to necessity.

By Madhura P
Published: 8/22/2009
 
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