January 5 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on January 5?

From 1769 to 1769, January 5 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on January 5

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Steam Engine Patented by James Watt

James Watt received a patent for his improved steam engine with a separate condenser, a machine that would power the Industrial Revolution and transform manufacturing, mining, and transportation forever.