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Alan Turing develops the concept of a theoretical computing machine
Alan Turing was a code cracker for the UK and he invents the idea for a computer. This theory is important because it probably dictated how computer would be made in later history. -
Konrad Zuse creates the Z1 Computer a binary digital computer using punch tape
The Z1 was the first "computer" to read binary. I chose this event because Carl Zuse created binary code and he pretty much revolutionized how the computer would be programmed. -
F.C. Williams Invents the forerunner to RAM
In 1946, F.C. Williams invented the cathode-ray tube which stored data. This is a predecessor to RAM. I chose this event because RAM is very important in a computer. -
Andrew Donald Booth invents the Magnetic Drum Storage
Andrew Donald Booth invents the magnetic drum storage device. This is important because need to store data to run. I chose this event because memory is very important for computers to work properly. -
Hideo Yamachito invents first electronic computer
Hideo Yamachito invents first electronic computer in 1950. This event is important because computers have just been invented. I chose this event because this is when the first "modern" computer was invented. -
IBM sells 19 computers to scientific community
In 1953, IBM sells the first computers. This is important because computers have now entered the commercial business. I chose this because computers are everywhere now and all because people wanted to mass produce computers and market them. -
Unimate
In 1961, Unimate, the first industrial robot, is put to work in a New Jersey factory. I chose this because AI are very easy to find today. -
First Computer Game
In 1962, the first computer game, Spacewar, is created at MIT. I chose this because computer games are all over the internet. -
Intel creates first RAM
Intel creates the first dynamic RAM chip and the microprocessor, the Intel 4004. I chose this because the microprocessor is basically what a computer is. -
Email
In 1971, Ray Tomlinson invented the email service. I chose this because email is very important because other services were created from this.
