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Jan 1, 1000
Language
Language was invented in 350,000 to 150,000 BCE; the timeline can't go back this far. I tried. Scientists suggest that the first words may have been created based off of hand motions. -
Jan 1, 1001
Ideographic and Syllabic Language
Actually happened in 3,100 BCE. -
Jan 1, 1002
Phoenician Alphabet
Actually in 1,500 BCE. -
Jan 1, 1003
Paper
Actually 105 CE (we're getting close to having accurate time periods!!) The first paper was made from hemp, rags, and grass. -
Feb 4, 1049
First Movable Clay Type
Yep, this one was actually in 1049. It was created in China by Pi Sheng. -
Jan 1, 1453
42-Line Bible by Gutenberg
After Gutenberg invented the printing press, it became possible to mass-produce documents such as books, increasing the ability for poor people to read and learn. -
Jan 1, 1560
Camera Obscura Invented
This was the most basic camera; it required the "photographer" to draw out the image projected onto the paper. -
First Patented Typewriter
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Translatlantic Telegraph Line
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Electric Telephone
The first telephone call took place on March 10, 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell called his assistant to say "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." -
Edison Patents the Phonograph
The phonograph was used to record and reproduce sound. -
First Answering Machine
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Transatlantic Radio Signal by Marconi
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Telex Messaging Network Comes Online
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Sony Walkman
The Walkman was one of the first portable devices used to play music. -
First Cellular Phone Network
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Facebook Launched
Facebook is the biggest social media company, with 1.44 billion active monthly users. -
WWW Conceived in CERN
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Apple II
