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At Havard, Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper design the series of MARK computers. This is significant because it shows the start of computers.
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The CTR (cathode ray tube) is created by F.C. Williams. I chose this because it marks the start of RAM.
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T. Raymond Thompson and John Simmons developed the first business computer at Lyons Electronic Office. This is an important event because this marks the start of using computers in a work place.
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Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce produce the first silicon chip. This is important because it shows improvement of materials that makes things run faster.
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Spacewar Computer Game is invented. I picked this event because it shows the progression in using electronics, now for fun not just work.
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The first email program was created by Ray Tomlinson. I think this is important because currently email is a very important thing to companies, schools, etc. and without it corresponding would be more difficult.
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Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple. This is a very important event becuse Apple computers are so important to the improvement of technology now, and in the 1900's.
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The Apple Macintosh is introduced to the public, and it included a mouse and window interface. I included this event because the company Apple invents things that make the public more open to technology.
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Sergey Brin and Larry Page found the search engine Google. This is an important event because Google makes using the internet so much simplier to search and use.
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Bill Gates introduces the Xbox to a world of gamers. I chose this event because it is a major gaming system that millions use, and love. By inventing this, other innovators created great game systems too.
