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Archive Home > 2009 > March > 14 > Whitney gets patent for cotton gin in 1794

Whitney gets patent for cotton gin in 1794

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
March 14, 2009

Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2009. There are 292 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry.

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