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Early Computing
Invention of the Analytical Engine
Oct 23, 1834
Charles Babbage conceptualizes the Analytical Engine, an early mechanical computer designed to perform general-purpose computations.
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Invention of the Telegraph
May 24, 1844
Samuel Morse successfully demonstrates the telegraph, a revolutionary communication system that allows the transmission of information through electrical signals over long distances.
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ENIAC Completion
Dec 10, 1945
The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), the world's first general-purpose electronic digital computer, is completed at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Computer Hardware
Invention of the Transistor
Dec 23, 1947
Scientists John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley invent the transistor, a small semiconductor device that revolutionizes the field of electronics and paves the way for modern computers.
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Introduction of UNIVAC I
Mar 31, 1951
The UNIVAC I, the world's first commercial computer, is unveiled and installed at the United States Census Bureau.
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Development of Integrated Circuits
Sep 12, 1958
Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce independently invent the integrated circuit, a compact electronic circuit that combines multiple transistors on a single chip, leading to significant advancements in computer technology.
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First Commercial Microprocessor
Nov 15, 1971
Intel releases the Intel 4004 microprocessor, the world's first commercially available microprocessor, marking a milestone in the miniaturization of computers.
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Apple I Release
Apr 1, 1976
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs create the Apple I, the first computer released by Apple Inc., laying the foundation for the future of personal computing.
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IBM PC Release
Aug 12, 1981
IBM introduces the IBM Personal Computer (PC), which sets the standard for personal computers and establishes IBM as a major player in the computer industry.
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Introduction of Pentium Processors
Mar 22, 1993
Intel releases the Pentium processors, delivering significant performance improvements and setting the standard for microprocessor technology in personal computers.
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Key Facts
- The earliest known computing devices date back to ancient civilizations, such as the abacus and the Antikythera mechanism.
- The invention of the mechanical calculator by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century marked a significant milestone in the development of computing devices.
- The Analytical Engine, conceptualized by Charles Babbage in the 19th century, is considered the precursor to modern computers.
- The invention of the transistor in 1947 revolutionized computing technology, paving the way for smaller, more efficient computers.
- The introduction of personal computers in the 1970s and 1980s democratized computing, making it accessible to individuals and businesses.
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