Computer History Milestones

ENIAC

Feb 14, 1946

The computer ENIAC was completed February 14th, 1946.

UNIVAC

Mar 31, 1951

In 1951, the first commercial computer, UNIVAC, was bought by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer Mouse invented

Apr 8, 1963

In 1963, Douglas Englebart invented the first prototype computer mouse which soon became a common computer accessory.

Minicomputers

Jan 1, 1965

In 1965, the first minicomputers were created, decreasing their size and increasing computing power. They used integrated circuits.

Computers used by astronauts

Jul 20, 1969

In 1969, when Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, computers were used in the space capsule to get there.

Apple and IBM PCs introduced 1977 & 1981

Mar 10, 1977

First personal computers produced by companies such as Apple and IBM.

Notebook computers introduced

Mar 10, 1983

Notebook computers were created and were much more portable.

Macintosh computers

Mar 10, 1984

Apple began creating macintosh computers with new icons.

World Wide Web created

Mar 10, 1991

Servers in different areas booted in the World Wide Web, the beginning of the internet.

PDAs introduced

Mar 10, 1993

Personal desktop assisstants revolutionized portable computers.

Tablet PCs created

Mar 10, 2001

Tablet computers revolutionized our online activities.