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This Day in Geek History: February 23
February 23rd, 2009
1455 This is the traditionally accepted anniversary date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible , the first book printed using movable type . View pictures of the Gutenberg Bible . 1893 Rudolf Diesel receives a German patent for the diesel engine . He will have produced an actual prototype of the engine for testing by July 1893. The engine is designed to be fueled by powdered coal injected with compressed air. Read more about diesel engines at How Stuff Works. Read more
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