early 12c., one of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the sacred college (short for cardinalis ecclesiae Romanae or episcopus cardinalis), from Latin cardinalis principal, chief, essential (see cardinal (adj.)). Ecclesiastical use began for the presbyters of the chief (cardinal) churches of Rome.
In 1889, the rotary telephone dial was invented by Almon B. Strowger , a Kansas City undertaker. The first dial exchange was installed at La Porte, Indiana, in 1892. In 1943, Philadelphia was the last major area to give up dual service.
The Washing Machine was the only invention that Smith ever made. He is not famous for anything else. The Invention of the Rotary Washing Machine By: Claire 2nd hour Hamilton Smith first invented the rotary washing machine in 1858. The washing machine was created to clean clothes. People all around the world use washing machines. Household item bought at appliance stores near you. First used- January 1, 1858 Born on October 26, 1811.