Computer timeline

The evolution of computers

Period: Mar 28, 1938 to Mar 28, 2013

First programmable computer

Jun 4, 1940

This is important because it shows that the data put into the computer is now able to be changed.

The first digital computer is created

Apr 1, 1943

This is important because this represents the first digital computer, bringing us into the age of technology.

First emoticon is invented

Mar 28, 1979

This is important because emoticons are used everyday, but no one bothers to ask when they were invented.

Personal computer first introduced. It was created by Macintosh

Mar 28, 1984

This is important because this was the first time someone could have an operable computer in their home.

First CD and ROM is invented by Sony and Phillips

Mar 28, 1985

This is important because this represents the storage of memory on the computer.

At this point there are over 200 internet servers

Mar 28, 1993

This shows that the internet is building and gaining power.

First online bookstore is launched. Goes by the name Amazon.com

Mar 28, 1995

This is important because this shows the revolution of the internet and how it evolved into something that is used for leisure.

First Ipod is sold

Oct 23, 2001

This is one of the first mp3s sold, revolutionizing the world of music.

First iphone is released

Jan 9, 2007

This is important because there has never been a phone like this, it is one of the first touch phones as well.

Iphone 5 is released, the thinnest iphone ever

Sep 21, 2012

This is important because it shows how far computers have come and how far they have yet to go.