The Greatest Engineering Achievements

The Greatest Engineering Achievements website celebrates a remarkable century of technological achievement. The website contains detailed historical information, timelines, and personal essays by key innovators for each of 20 major engineering accomplishments of the 20th century.

How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world.

See: The Greatest Engineering Achievements

See also: History of Automobile - Timeline

and more fun at Did you Know? Fascinating facts and interesting stories. Explore First audio and video recordings in the Inventions section.