The Daily Compass was created in 1949.
The first European compass was created by the Englishman William Bourne in the 16th century. Bourne's compass was an improvement on existing designs and helped with maritime navigation.
The first compass was created in ancient China during the Han Dynasty, around the 2nd century BC. It was invented by the Chinese Han dynasty government official and inventor, Ma Jun. The compass was initially used for divination before it was later adapted for navigational purposes.
If you mean the difference between a compass and a compass rose: The compass is the complete instrument. The compass rose is the degree wheel printed under the needle.
The Chinese inventor who first created the compass is believed to be Shen Kuo, a polymath and statesman from the Song dynasty. However, the compass as we know it today was further developed and popularized by the Chinese explorer Zheng He during the Ming dynasty.
The first compass rose is believed to have been created by the Italian scholar Flavio Gioia in the early 14th century. It was used for maritime navigation to indicate the cardinal directions on maps and charts.
The Daily Compass ended in 1952.
Compass Group was created in 1941.
Compass Records was created in 1995.
Nigerian Compass was created in 2008.
Noah's Compass was created in 2009.
Jeep Compass was created in 2006.
Compass in the Blood was created in 2001.
Social Compass was created in 1953.
BBVA Compass was created in 1964.
Grid Compass was created in 1982.
Compass Players was created in 1955.
Compass Maps was created in 1963.