B H This Day in Black History
← All Topics

Engineering

2 facts

c. 2560 BCE

Great Pyramid of Giza Completed

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built under the direction of African laborers and engineers, was completed during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu.

ancient historyEgyptarchitectureengineering
March 27, 1844

Elijah McCoy Born

Inventor Elijah McCoy, whose innovations inspired the phrase "the real McCoy," was born.

inventionengineeringpatentsscience
Before you go...

Get a powerful moment in Black history delivered to your inbox every morning. Free, 30-second read.

Free · Unsubscribe anytime