Computer History

  • Theoretical Computing Machine

    Theoretical Computing Machine
    Alan Turing develops the concept of a theoretical computing machine. It is important because that is when the concept of computer machine was made.
  • Z1 Computer

    Z1 Computer
    Konrad Zuse creates the Z1 Computer a binary digital computer using punch tape. It is important because it was when the Z1 computer was made.
  • Complex Number Calculator

    Complex Number Calculator
    George Stibitz develops the Complex Number Calculator - a foundation for digital computers. It is important because it is when the first calculator was made.
  • Supercomputer

    Supercomputer
    Seymour Cray develops the CDC 7600, the first supercomputer. It is important because it was when the first supercomputer was invented.
  • E-Mail

    E-Mail
    E-mail was invented by Ray Tomlinson. It is important because it is when e-mail was invented.
  • Apple

    Apple
    Apple Computers was founded Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. It is important because it is when the new generation of technology started.
  • Apple 2 Computer

    Apple 2 Computer
    Apple Computer’s Apple II, the first personal computer with color graphics, is demonstrated. It is important becasue it was when the first personal computers was invented.
  • Nintendo

    Nintendo
    The Nintendo Entertainment System makes its debut. It is important because it was when the first nintendo was presented.
  • The Internet

    The Internet
    Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau propose a 'hypertext' system starting the modern Internet. It is important because it is when the internet started.
  • Google

    Google
    Google is founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page on September 7, 1998. It is important because it is when Google was invented.