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The 1st typesetting machine to dispense with metal type was exhibited.
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A burglar alarm using ultrasonic or radio waves was patented by Samuel Bagno.
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Ampex Corporation demonstrated its first commercial videotape recorder.
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Pres. Eisenhower demonstrated the invention by Jerome Morse (d.2001 at 80) of the 1st miniaturized, portable nuclear power generator, used for space vehicles.
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The U.S. Air Force announced research into the use of lasers to intercept missiles and satellites.
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The US navy lowered SeaLab II was lowered off the coast of San Diego to see if divers could be sustained on a helium-oxygen mix.
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first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Ala.
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The 1st laser printer was made at Xerox PARC in Palo Alto, Ca.
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Pocket calculators start to appear in shops
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The first Apple II computers went on sale
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First Available Fax Machines in Japan
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Microsoft Word is first released
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Internet Mail Access Protocol defined for e-mail transfer
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Nintendo begin selling the Game Boy in Japan
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AT & T release video telephone for $1,499
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DVD, optical disc storage media format, is announced.
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The Search Engine Google is founded.
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Apple Computer releases the iPod
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The Cassini probe passes within 1,200km of Titan and sends detailed pictures of Saturn's Rings
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Apple Introduces The iPhone
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Apple Releases the Ipad taking the new technology of touch screen computing to new levels
