Computer History TImeline

First Freely Programable Computer

Oct 30, 1936

I chose this because programming computers is important.

First Transistor

Oct 30, 1948

I chose this because transistors replaced tubes in computers and made computers less bulky

First Commercial Computer

Oct 30, 1951

I chose this because the first commercial computer is important because people could then buy computers.

First Successful High Level Programming Language

Nov 1, 1954

I chose this because programming is very important for computers.

First Computer Game Invented

Nov 1, 1962

I chose this because computer games are fun to play and good for taking a break with.

The Original Internet

Nov 1, 1969

I chose this because the internet is important for getting work done.

The First Microprocessor

Nov 1, 1971

I chose this because because it is the first small processor widely used.

The First Word Processor

Nov 1, 1979

I chose this because word processors are something we use every day and think nothing about. But they are important.

The First Apple Computer Widely Used

Nov 1, 1983

I chose this because Apple computers are very popular today and this is the first.

Windows 3.0 is released

Nov 1, 1990

I chose this because Windows is a very prominent program today and Windows 3.0 is one of the first versions of it.