Computer History By cooliecool Jan 1, 1714 First Thermometer Jan 1, 1783 First Hot Air Ballon Jan 1, 1821 First Electric Motor Jan 1, 1822 First Computer Jan 1, 1826 Photography Jan 1, 1830 Lawn Mower Jan 1, 1834 First Refrigerator Jan 1, 1843 Typewriter Jan 1, 1876 First Phone Jan 1, 1884 First Television