BABY BOOMER - TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE By jacksonarnett 1946 Microwave invented Invented by: Percy Spencer Period: 1946 to 1964 BABY BOOMER Technology advancements during the Baby Boomer generation. 1951 Videotape recording invented Los Angeles 1958 Computer Modem invented transmit data 1959 Microchip Invented 1962 Audio cassette invented