1960's

Quickshort Algorithm

1960

Tony Hoare developed an algorithm called Quickshort, making sorting information more efficient. This became one of the most common sorting methods in the world. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1960/#169ebbe2ad45559efbc6eb357204ce0c

Daisy Bell

1961

Bell Labs developed a speech synthesis system for their IBM 704 mainframe computer. John Kelly and Carol Lochbaum programmed the vocals, while Max Mathews programmed the accompaniment. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1961/#169ebbe2ad45559efbc6eb3572040de6

DAC-1

1963

General Motors Laboratories and IBM create the first Computer Aided Design program, DAC-1. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1963/#169ebbe2ad45559efbc6eb357207f9bd

SABRE

1964

IBM and American Airlines launch SABRE, not first but the most widely known and popular, computerized reservation system. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1964/#169ebbe2ad45559efbc6eb357209b176

Star Trek

1967

Star Trek influenced filmakers, writers, and technologists ofr years to come. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1967/#169ebbe2ad45559efbc6eb357200a987