Timeline: computer history project

Feb 12, 1937

first electronic digital computer

computer hopeIowa State Colleges John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford Berry begin work on creating the binary-based ABC (Atanasoft-Berry Computer). Considered by most to be the first electronic digital computer.

Dec 22, 1943

first walkie talkie

computer hopeDan Noble with Motorola designs a "Walkie Talkie" the first portable FM two-way radio that a backpack version that weighed 35 pounds

Jul 29, 1947

first computer invented

eniacThe electronic numerial integrator an computer was invented for military purposes. the machine was built in the unniveristy of Pennsylvania.

Dec 5, 1955

first transistor computer

computer hopeBell Labs introduces its first transistor computer. Transistors are faster, smaller and create less heat than traditional vacuum tubs, making these computers more reliable and efficient.

Feb 17, 1962

first computer game

computer hopeSteve Russell creates "SpaceWar!" and releases it in February 1962. This game is considered the first game intended for computers.

Jul 16, 1967

LOGO programming

computer hopeThe LOGO programming language is developed and is later known as "turtle graphics," a simplified interface useful for teaching children computers.

Aug 29, 1969

first internet

computer hopeOn August 29, 1969 the first network switch and the first piece of network equipment (called "IMP", which is short for Interface Message Processor) is sent to UCLA.

Feb 24, 1971

first email

computer hope computer hopeRay Tomlinson sends the first e-mail, the first messaging system to send messages across a network to other users

Aug 11, 1975

first computer language

computer hopePaul Allen and Bill Gates write the first computer language program for personal computers, which is a form of BASIC designed for the Altair. Gates later drops out of Harvard and founds Microsoft with Allen.