Computer & Related Technology Timeline

The First Computer

1834

Charles Babbage plans a calculating machine that is considered to be the first computer.

The Invention of The Telephone

1876

Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, transmitting the sound of the voice clearly over electrical wires.

Developing the Radio

1914

WWI accelerates the development of radio for military communications.

Developing Computer Technology

1939

WWII accelerates computer technology.

IBM is Formed

1953

IBM technology company is formed and makes their first computer, the 701.

Invention of Pixels

1957

Russell Kirsch invented pixels, when he created a small, black and white digital image of his infant son.

Creation of Usernames and Passwords

1960

Fernando Corbató introduces the modern computer passwords and usernames.

Creation of the Modern Mouse

1964

Douglas C. Engelbart created the first modern mouse at Stanford Research Institute.

The First Communications Satellite Launch

Jul 10, 1964

First communications satellite is launched, allowing worldwide live broadcast of 1964 Olympics.

Origin of the USB Standard

1966

The USB is introduced as a standard for connecting hardware to PC’s as a collaborative effort between multiple American companies, including IBM, Microsoft Corporation, and Intel Corporation.

Creation of Relational DBMS

1970

Edgar Codd developed relational DBMS, superior to all other DBMSs used at the time, which was quickly adopted by all major industries.

The First Microprocessor

1971

The microprocessor is invented by Intel.

Invention of the Mobile Phone

Apr 3, 1973

Marty Cooper (the Father of Cellphones) invents the mobile phone.

Invention of the Internet

1974

Robert Kahn and Vincent Cerf invent the Internet, funded by the US Defense Department.

Microsoft is Formed

1975

Paul Allen and Bill Gates found Microsoft, dominating the software industry.

Apple is Founded

Apr 1, 1976

Apple Company is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.

Creation of the World Wide Web

1989

Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web.

First Version of Wi-fi

1997

A committee of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers called “802.11” released the first standard for wireless communication.

Google is Formed

Sep 4, 1998

Google company is formed, dominating the Web.

First Mobile Phones with Wi-fi

2004

The first mobile phones that were certified by the Wi-fi Alliance were released.