History

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  • The 1st typesetting machine to dispense with metal type was exhibited.

    The 1st typesetting machine to dispense with metal type was exhibited.

  • A burglar alarm using ultrasonic or radio waves was patented by Samuel Bagno.

    A burglar alarm using ultrasonic or radio waves was patented by Samuel Bagno.

  • Ampex Corporation demonstrated its first commercial videotape recorder.

    Ampex Corporation demonstrated its first commercial videotape recorder.

  • Pres. Eisenhower demonstrated the invention by Jerome Morse (d.2001 at 80) of the 1st miniaturized, portable nuclear power generator, used for space vehicles.

    Pres. Eisenhower demonstrated the invention by Jerome Morse (d.2001 at 80) of the 1st miniaturized, portable nuclear power generator, used for space vehicles.

  • The U.S. Air Force announced research into the use of lasers to intercept missiles and satellites.

    The U.S. Air Force announced research into the use of lasers to intercept missiles and satellites.

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  • The US navy lowered SeaLab II was lowered off the coast of San Diego to see if divers could be sustained on a helium-oxygen mix.

    The US navy lowered SeaLab II was lowered off the coast of San Diego to see if divers could be sustained on a helium-oxygen mix.

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  • first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Ala.

    first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Ala.

  • The 1st laser printer was made at Xerox PARC in Palo Alto, Ca.

    The 1st laser printer was made at Xerox PARC in Palo Alto, Ca.

  • Pocket calculators start to appear in shops

    Pocket calculators start to appear in shops

  • The first Apple II computers went on sale

    The first Apple II computers went on sale

  • First Available Fax Machines in Japan

    First Available Fax Machines in Japan

  • Microsoft Word is first released

    Microsoft Word is first released

  • Internet Mail Access Protocol defined for e-mail transfer

    Internet Mail Access Protocol defined for e-mail transfer

  • Nintendo begin selling the Game Boy in Japan

    Nintendo begin selling the Game Boy in Japan

  • AT & T release video telephone for $1,499

    AT & T release video telephone for $1,499

  • DVD, optical disc storage media format, is announced.

    DVD, optical disc storage media format, is announced.

  • The Search Engine Google is founded.

    The Search Engine Google is founded.

  • Apple Computer releases the iPod

    Apple Computer releases the iPod

  • The Cassini probe passes within 1,200km of Titan and sends detailed pictures of Saturn's Rings

    The Cassini probe passes within 1,200km of Titan and sends detailed pictures of Saturn's Rings

  • Apple Introduces The iPhone

    Apple Introduces The iPhone

  • Apple Releases the Ipad taking the new technology of touch screen computing to new levels

    Apple Releases the Ipad taking the new technology of touch screen computing to new levels