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Network television starts in U.S.
45 rpm record invented. -
Computers are first sold commercially.
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Chester Carlson invents the photocopier or Xerox machine.
Integrated Circuit invented - enabling the further miniaturization of electronic devices and computers. -
Zip codes invented in the United States.
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Xerox invents the Telecopier - the first successful fax machine
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ARPANET - the first Internet started.
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The computer floppy disc invented.
The microprocessor invented - considered a computer on a chip. -
HBO invents pay-TV service for cable.
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Apple I home computer invented.
First nationwide programming - via satellite and implemented by Ted Turner. -
First cellular phone communication network started in Japan..
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Sony Walkman invented.
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IBM PC first sold.
First laptop computers sold to public.
Computer mouse becomes regular part of computer. -
Time magazines names the computer as "Man of the Year."
First cellular phone network started in the United States. -
Apple Macintosh released.
IBM PC AT released. -
Cellular telephones in cars become wide-spread.
CD-ROMs in computers. -
American government releases control of internet and WWW is born - making communication at lightspeed