Computer History Timeline

First Computer Invented

Mar 21, 1936

Konrad Zuse invented the first programmable computer. I chose this event because it was the beginning and without this invention our world would be completely different.

Idea Formation

Mar 21, 1937

The idea of a computer formed by Alan Turing. I chose this because if this man never came up with this idea, we would still have ancient habits and things wouldn't run as smoothly as they do now.

First Computer Game

Mar 21, 1962

The very first computer game was invented approximately thirty years after the invention of computers. I chose this event because now we have hundreds of thousands of technologic games.

Mouse

Mar 21, 1963

The computer mouse was made and got its name because it had a cord coming out of it like a tail. I chose this because it was a big event in computer history. What would we use instead?

Internet

Mar 21, 1969

The composition of the internet took place. Without the internet, our study habits and lifestyle would be so incredibly different in the sense that we would use textbooks and visit libraries more than we do.

First Video Game

Mar 27, 1972

This was the first time there was a video game, starting a huge hobby. I chose this event because no matter the age, mostly boys, video gaming is extremely popular.

Portable Computer

Mar 27, 1975

The portable computer, also known as the laptop, was first invented and started to be of use. The laptop is so common now in everday use.

Computer Popularity

Mar 29, 1983

The United States hits owning 10 million compuers. I chose this event because it is an interesting fact that reflects on our society.

Yahoo

Apr 29, 1994

Yahoo was released to the public. We have gone off of Yahoo and created Google and Bing and others that got the same idea from Yahoo.

iPhone

Jan 9, 2007

Steve Jobs presented the idea of the iPhone in a convention. I chose this because almost everyone I know owns an iPhone.