The friction match is invented. 1827 AD Aluminum is the most expensive metal on earth. A practical electric motor is invented. 1854 AD Liquid air is produced commercially. 1856 AD Perkin invents first artificial dye, starting fashion craze.
Wireless telegraphy is invented in West Virginia.
1869 AD Celluloid, the first plastic, is produced. The first practical refrigerator is invented. The Bell Telephone Company is founded. AD Edison invents the carbon fiber electric lamp. AD First electric power station is built.