History of Computers

First in computing biz

Nov 19, 1942

Invented binary code, parallel processing, regenerative memory, and a separation of memory plus many other computing functions.

First commercial computer

Apr 6, 1951

After much trouble with money, created the first commercial computer. This is very important, because it was a big step in starting the building of computers.

Develop Computer Language

May 21, 1954

John Backus & IBM make the FORTRAN Computer Programming Language. This is important because it allowed programers to know create more advanced programs.

First Computer Game

Mar 21, 1962

The first computer game Spacewar Computer Game invented BY Steve Russell & MIT. This is important because it lead the way to using computers for fun

First Supercomputer

Mar 21, 1969

Seymour Cray develops the CDC 7600, the first supercomputer. This is important because it lead the way to computing with many processes.

First Ram Chip

Mar 21, 1970

Intel introduces the world's first available dynamic RAM ( random-access memory) chip and the first microprocessor, the Intel 4004. This is important, because computers will now be able to compute more processes at once.

CD Invented

Mar 21, 1972

The compact disc is invented in the United States. This is important because it will allow storage to be carried more portably.

Wordperfect

Mar 27, 1982

Wordperfect introduces their word processing program.
This is important because people can now create word processing documents more easily.

The World Wide Web

Mar 27, 1991

The world wide web is launched to public. This is important because people can now access hundreds of thousands of websites on the internet.

Google

Mar 27, 1998

Google is founded by Sergey Brian and Larry Page. This is important because people can now search many of the websites on the web.