When was the first firework invented?
Fireworks were born out of an accident during a kitchen experiment in 10th century China. In the strictest sense, fireworks could be traced back to flare signals used during ancient times. Their origin could also be traced back about 2,000 years to firecrackers made from roasting bamboo and used to ward off evil spirits. However, it is generally accepted fireworks were invented when a Chinese cook accidentally discovered how to make explosive black powder -the early origin of gunpowder – during the 10th century.
