History of Computers (in a Nutshell)

Pingala

300

The Pingala is a device that invented the binary code system. It was invented somewhere in 300 BC

Leonardo Da Vinci

Apr 28, 1492

Leonardo Da Vinci is a world renound artist. He also helped in the invention of computers because of his out of this world drawings that sparked some inspiration to create something new. His drawings included a helicopter, the first mechanical calculator and one of the first programmable robots.

Gottfried Leibnez

Apr 28, 1671

He is one of the known founding fathers of Calculus.

Charles Babbage

Apr 28, 1822

Charles Babbage designed the first design for the mechanical computer.

Morse Code

Apr 28, 1835

In 1835, a guy named Samuel Morse invents the system called Morse Code.

Colasuss

Apr 28, 1943

Alan Turing invents a code breaking machine called the Colasuss. It breaks codes.

Hideo Yamachito

Apr 28, 1950

Hideo Yamachito creates the first electronic computer in Japan.

ARPA

Apr 28, 1958

A system called ARPA, which stands for Advanced Research Projects Agency, and NASA are invented.

Floppy Disk

Apr 28, 1967

IBM made the first floppy disk.

Abacus

Jan 1, 2400

The Abacus was invented in 2400 BC in Babylonia. It is believed to be the first known computer.