Technology from 1945 to 1970

By nguyenvuhaidang1234
  • The end of World War II, leading to the subsequent advancement of technology in various fields.

    The end of World War II, leading to the subsequent advancement of technology in various fields.

  • ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the first general-purpose electronic computer, is completed.

    ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the first general-purpose electronic computer, is completed.

  • The invention of the transistor, a fundamental building block of modern electronic devices.

    The invention of the transistor, a fundamental building block of modern electronic devices.

  • Claude Shannon's groundbreaking work on information theory, laying the foundation for digital circuit design theory.

    Claude Shannon's groundbreaking work on information theory, laying the foundation for digital circuit design theory.

  • The first successful test of an atomic bomb by the Soviet Union, escalating the Cold War arms race.

    The first successful test of an atomic bomb by the Soviet Union, escalating the Cold War arms race.

  • The development of the UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer), the first commercially produced computer in the United States.

    The development of the UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer), the first commercially produced computer in the United States.

  • The introduction of the first commercially available computer, the Ferranti Mark 1, in the United Kingdom.

    The introduction of the first commercially available computer, the Ferranti Mark 1, in the United Kingdom.

  • The development of the first programmable computer, the UNIVAC I, used for both scientific and business applications.

    The development of the first programmable computer, the UNIVAC I, used for both scientific and business applications.

  • The discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick, advancing the understanding of genetics.

    The discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick, advancing the understanding of genetics.

  • The first successful kidney transplant is performed by Dr. Joseph E. Murray and Dr. David Hume.

    The first successful kidney transplant is performed by Dr. Joseph E. Murray and Dr. David Hume.

  • The invention of the first microwave oven by Percy Spencer, leading to the modern kitchen appliance.

    The invention of the first microwave oven by Percy Spencer, leading to the modern kitchen appliance.

  • The creation of the first computer hard disk drive by IBM, the IBM 305 RAMAC.

    The creation of the first computer hard disk drive by IBM, the IBM 305 RAMAC.

  • The launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, by the Soviet Union.

    The launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, by the Soviet Union.

  • The establishment of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) in the United States.

    The establishment of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) in the United States.

  • The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, becomes commercially available.

    The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, becomes commercially available.

  • The launch of the first weather satellite, TIROS-1, providing valuable data for meteorological research.

    The launch of the first weather satellite, TIROS-1, providing valuable data for meteorological research.

  • The first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, completes an orbit around the Earth.

    The first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, completes an orbit around the Earth.

  • The development of the first computer video game, "Spacewar!"

    The development of the first computer video game, "Spacewar!"

  • The Compact Cassette, commonly referred to as the cassette tape, was introduced by Philips

    The Compact Cassette, commonly referred to as the cassette tape, was introduced by Philips

  • The development of BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language by John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz.

    The development of BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language by John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz.

  • The launch of Early Bird (Intelsat I), the first commercial communications satellite.

    The launch of Early Bird (Intelsat I), the first commercial communications satellite.

  • The development of the ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet.

    The development of the ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet.

  • The first successful heart transplant is performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in South Africa.

    The first successful heart transplant is performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in South Africa.

  • The invention of the computer mouse by Douglas Engelbart.

    The invention of the computer mouse by Douglas Engelbart.

  • The Apollo 11 mission successfully lands humans on the moon.

    The Apollo 11 mission successfully lands humans on the moon.

  • The development of the first pocket calculator, the HP-35, by Hewlett-Packard.

    The development of the first pocket calculator, the HP-35, by Hewlett-Packard.