Computer Invention History

By joshkahldon
  • 1821

    1821

    Invented by Charles Babage. It was a proposed mechanical computer to be used to output mathematical tables.
  • 1834

    1834

    Analytical Engine, Was also a proposed mechanical computer, the input of which was supposed to be punched cards
  • First Computer Program

    First Computer Program

    algorithm to compute Bernoulli numbers
  • 1941

    1941

    First Working Programmable Computer
  • 1952

    1952

    First Trackball, The design was patented in 1947 but was never released because it’s considered a “military secret”. The military opted for the joystick instead.

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