On This Day: January 5

2 verified moments happened on January 5. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1769⚙️ James Watt receives his patent for an improved steam engine with a separate condenser, the machine that powers the Industrial Revolution.History · Source: Science Museum Group; Wikipedia, 'Watt steam engine' (Jan 5 1769)
2. 1999Nolan Ryan, George Brett and Robin Yount are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in one first-ballot classSports · Source: Wikipedia, '1999 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting'; Baseball Hall of Fame (election announced January 5, 1999)