ESOC Timeline - Homebrew Computer Club

Homebrew Computer Club

Period: Jun 1, 1974 to 2015

First meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club

Mar 5, 1975

The Homebrew Computer Club meets for the first time in Silicon Valley. Timetoast

First Newsletters

Mar 15, 1975

The newsletters were published for the first time. Timetoast

Second Newsletter

Apr 12, 1975

The second newsletter was published. Timetoast

Apple One Prototype was debuted

Jan 1, 1976

The first prototype Apple One was debuted by WOZ to the HCC Timetoast

Second Volume of the Newsletter

Jan 31, 1976

Second Volume included sections for A LETTER FROM MITS, CASSETTE UPDATE, TINY BASIC, MEETING FACILITIES, SOFTWARE, PROBLEMS, MEETING-1, and ALTAIR 680.

First Apple One Computer

Aug 1, 1976

First Apple One Computer was invented by Steve Wozniak

Newsletters end after 21 issues

1977

The final newsletter was published after 21 issues. Timetoast

Invention of the Floppy Disk

Sep 2, 1978

The first floppy disk invented by David Noble Timetoast

Democratization of Computing

1983

The HHC democratized computer power that was previously locked away in corporate data centers or university labs.

Homebrew Computing Club Disbanded

Dec 2, 1986

The HHC disbanded Timetoast

Triumph of the Nerds

Apr 14, 1996

PDS documentary series featured the HHC Timetoast

Pirates of Silicon Valley

Jun 20, 1999

The club is depicted in the film Pirates of Silicon Valey Timetoast

First Reunion

Mar 5, 2001

The HCC held a reunion with members to come up with ideas to help people learn more about computers Timetoast

30th Anniversary of the Homebrew Computer Club

Nov 5, 2005

30th Anniversary of the Homebrew Computer Club Timetoast

Homebrew Computer Club Second Reunion

Nov 11, 2013

The HCC held its second reunion in 2013 with the aid of Kickstarter Timetoast