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Invention/Discovery of Electricity
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U.S. Independence
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Computer Invention Predictions
I believe that although the various discoveries will be spread out, interest in computers will start (1800's?) and peak at a certain point. As we further advance through time, I believe more complex inventions and discoveries will be created and made. -
Invention of Punch Cards
Inventor: Herman Hollerith
Purpose: Storing and Searching for Information
Significance: Helped shape automated machinery and organization systems today -
Invention of Photography
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Founding of California
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U.S. Civil War
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Invention of Telephone
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Invention of Light Bulb
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Invention of Automobiles
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Invention of Radio
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Invention of Airplanes
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World War I
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Invention of Television
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Invention of Digital Computer
Inventor: John Vincent Atanasoff
Purpose: Simultaneously store data and compute
Significance: paved path for electronic and personal computers -
Invention of Computers
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World War II
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Around Grandparent's Birthday
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Invention of the Integrated Circuit
Inventor: Jack Kilby
Purpose: more convenient circuit (cheaper, smaller)
Significance: improved quality and efficiency of circuits today -
Invention of Electronic Calculator
Inventor: Texas Instruments
Purpose: Complex Arithmetic Calculations
Significance: Used in models of calculators and portable computing devices today -
Apollo 11 Launching
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Invention of Personal Computer
Inventor: John Blakenbaker
Purpose: Kenback-1 was for storing information
Significance: Made modern computers more portable and commercially available -
Dad's Birthday
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Mrs. Miao First Uses a Computer
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Invention of the Internet
Inventor: Berners Lee
Purpose: military
significance: has become a major everyday-used thing (websites, communication, etc. has all changed) -
Mom's Birthday
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My Birthday