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Arithmometer
The first mass-produced calculator invented by Charles Xiavier Thomas de Colomar. This is important because the calculator is very important to society. Now, calculators are in everything, and so this seemed like a big accomplishment. -
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Morse Code
Sameul Morse invents Morse Code. This code was used mostly by the Navy, or any other ship. It is a series of taps that symbolize letters. This was important because this allowed communication between two or more people while making it obvious enough to people who know it, but not noticeable to people who don't know it, -
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone which he called the "Photophone". It was considered one of the most important inventions of its time. It is pretty important if you think about it. -
Philo Farnsworth
The television was invented by Philo Farnsworth. The televisin was and still is a great feat. It now is used across the world. Technology has improved so much, that it can be as thin as 1 inch, versus a huge box TV. -
Sputnik 1 and 2
Sputnik 1 and 2 were launched in the year of 1957. Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4th, 1957. Sputnik 2 was launched November 3, 1957. This was important because this started the Space Race between the US and the Soviets. -
NASA and ARPA
After Sputnik was launched, the US started their space organization called NASA. ARPA was a research program that was started with it as well. This was important because if NASA wasn't formed, US wouldn't have control over the moon. The moon, is America's. Our flag is on there, and that wouldn't have happened without NASA. -
First Computer Game
The first computer game was invented by Steve Russle and MIT. It was called "Spacewar". If you think of how far game systems have come, this was an important milestone. Many kids, teenagers, and even adults are entertained by these games. -
Computer Mouse
Douglas Engelbart invented and patented the first computer mouse. The reason for the name was because it had a wire hooked at the back of the mouse, like a tail. Most mouses now are wireless, but we still refer to them as mouses. This is how we operate a computer screen. -
Apple Macintosh
Apple introduced the newest computer that is called Macintosh. It was an awesome computer that portrayed all of the newest technology. This really influenced our lives because these Macintoshes have been upgraded and updated. Now, there are laptops and slim computers. -
Google!!
Google was invented on September 7th, 1998. Its creators are Sergey Brin and LarryPage. They now are the most popular search engine in the world. Also the largest.
