History of Computers

Konrad Zuse - Z1 Computer

Mar 20, 1936

First free programmable computer.

History Of Computers

Period: Mar 20, 1938 to Mar 20, 2013

Howard Aiken & Grace HopperHarvard Mark I Computer

Mar 20, 1944

The Harvard Mark 1 computer.

John Backus & IBM FORTRAN Computer Programming Language

Mar 20, 1954

The first successful high level programming language.

Jack Kilby & Robert NoyceThe Integrated Circuit

Mar 20, 1958

Otherwise known as 'The Chip'

Steve Russell & MITSpacewar Computer Game

Mar 20, 1962

The first computer game invented.

Douglas EngelbartComputer Mouse & Windows

Mar 20, 1964

Nicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end.

Faggin, Hoff & MazorIntel 4004 Computer Microprocessor

Mar 20, 1971

The first microprocessor.

Seymour Rubenstein & Rob BarnabyWordStar Software

Mar 20, 1979

Word Processors.

Apple Macintosh Computer

Mar 20, 1984

The more affordable home computer with a GUI.

Microsoft Windows

Mar 20, 1985

Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple.

First Webcam.

Mar 20, 1991

The world's first "webcam" comes into existence at Cambridge University. The actual camera remained in use for ten years (until 2001). It was invented by James Quentin and Paul Jardetzky.

Java Programming Language

Mar 20, 1995

Prior to the invention of Java programming language, C and C++ were the only popular languages used by coders and software developers. Java made it easy for programmers to code because it was class-based, concurrent and an object-oriented language that had very few implementation dependencies compared to existing languages. For client-server web applications, Java was a tailor-made fit. The major features of Java were its portability, dynamic scope, and secure design.

Wikipedia

Mar 20, 2001

This is what will graduate the next 50+ generations from highschool and college. Wikipedia was created by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. Anyone can write anything on it. It can be in over 272 languages.

Youtube Creation

Mar 20, 2005

Ahh, Youtube. This is the place to go to if you have a lot of time to kill, you can wacth endless hours of cats, and people hurting themselves because they are stupid. It is a magical place to go.

Apple iPad

Mar 20, 2010

A whole new way to distract you and your friends. It is a small computer with a big touch screen where you can play and watch and do an unlimited amount of things. This changed the size and shape of tablet computers forever.

Windows 8

Mar 20, 2012

A new way to organize your electronics to your personal style. Compatible with your X-Box live account you can manage what you do, wherever you go.