History Of Computers

  • Demon Seed Is Published

    Demon Seed Is Published
    A si-fi horror story where a computer is the antagonist is written by Dean Koontz. This book reached a huge audience, and gave people a different perspective on computers.
  • Computers are Installed in White House

    Computers are Installed in White House
    During the Carter administration computers were installed in the White House. Before this the White House had funded tech. projects, but this was the first time computers were in the building.
  • Time Announces Machine of The Year

    Time Announces Machine of The Year
    Instead of "Man Of The Year," TIME magazine established "Machine of the Year," and gave the title to the computer. They did this because they believed the computer better reflected the years' history.
  • MIDI

    MIDI
    MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It was invented by Dave Smith, and this device connects the music and tech. worlds.
  • The Difference Engine

    The Difference Engine
    First blockbuster "Steampunk" novel, brought computers and the idea of them being more common into the world of books.
  • Jurassic Park

    Jurassic Park
    Jurassic Park is released and the film combined different forms of technology together. Introducing people to the vivid world of special effects.
  • First Apple Store Opened

    First Apple Store Opened
    Sell of Apple products including CDs, camcorders, MP3 players, etc. Apple computers are sold as well.
  • MySpace Was Founded

    MySpace Was Founded
    MySpace was a new social media, introducing people of all ages to digital communication.
  • Patience's Event

    Patience's Event
    In 2010 at age 6 I got my first DS with the game Mario Party, after playing on my cousins multiple items. I continued to play many more games.
  • Savannah's Event

    Savannah's Event
    In 2013 I got my first camera for my 9th birthday.