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Z1 Computer
Konrad Zuse made the first binary digital computer, called the Z1 Computer, by using punch tape. This was an important event in computer history because it was the first binary digital computer and this is where many people say computer history started. -
Pilot ACE
Donald Watts Davies and Alan Turing build the fastest digital computer in England so far. This event was important because it allowed people to start accessing information and performing everyday tasks much faster. People could also improve on it to make an even better computer and get closer to what we have today. -
Silicon Chip
The first silicon chip was made. The silicon chip is important because it does the processing in the CPU. Computers wouldn't function without them. -
First Computer Game
Spacewar Computer Game was created by Steve Russell & MIT I chose this because computer games have become very popular in our society today, especially among teenagers. -
Computer Mouse
Douglas Engelbart invents the first computer mouse. This was important because a mouse must be used to preform many operations on a computer. -
RAM
This is when the first RAM chip was made available. This is important because RAM is how programs operate and it is still needed in computers today. -
Apple
Apple was founded by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. This was important because apple computers are now the most popular computers. -
Nintendo
In 1985, Nintendo, a new gaming system, was created. This was a big event because many people play video games in their spare time and they are constantly becoming a bigger use of pass time. -
The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is launched to the public for the first time. This is important because we access most of our information through the web. People used to use books for research, but the world wide web is much faster and more efficient. -
Google
Google was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. This is important because many people, including me, use it everyday to find information quickly.
