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100 BCE
Paper is invented
Paper is invented in Ancient China. It’s made from ark and other fibers -
1455
Printing Press Invented
Gutenberg invents the printing press in Europe. Words can be added to paper. -
Photography invented
Photography means “drawing with light.” -
Morse Code Invented
Morse code is invented by Samuel Morse. News can travel farther and faster. -
Photographs of War
Matthew Brady displays photographs of war and dead bodies in New York. -
The telephone is invented
Alexander Graham Bell receives the first patent for the telephone. -
First Movie
First film is shown by the Lumiere Brothers in many big cities. -
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The 1920s
The first radio broadcast, the first talkie movie and the Hollywood film industry take off -
The rise of television
People start getting televisions in their homes. -
Home computers
Apple starts selling home computers -
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Internet is invented and developed
The internet becomes easier to use and more interactive. Many companies grow out of the internet boom, like Google and Microsoft.