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Saturday, 17 January 2026

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1706
Benjamin Franklin, author, poet, statesman, inventor.
US Science & Technology 320 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1861
Flush toilet is patented by Mr. Thomas Crapper (Honest!!).
US Science & Technology 165 yrs ago
1871
First Cable Car is patented by Andrew S. Hallidie.
US Science & Technology 155 yrs ago