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Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press, revolutionizing the production of books and the spread of knowledge. -
James Watt improves the steam engine, sparking the Industrial Revolution and transforming manufacturing and transportation. -
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph, enabling long-distance communication for the first time in history. -
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, laying the foundation for modern communication. -
Orville and Wilbur Wright achieve the first powered, controlled flight, changing the future of aviation. -
Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin, revolutionizing medicine by introducing antibiotics. -
John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley invent the transistor, leading to the development of modern computers and electronics. -
NASA successfully lands humans on the moon, showcasing the potential of space exploration. -
Intel develops the first microprocessor, laying the groundwork for personal computers and modern computing. -
Martin Cooper of Motorola makes the first mobile phone call on a handheld device, marking the birth of the mobile phone industry. -
The development of TCP/IP protocols turns the internet into a global network, paving the way for the World Wide Web. -
Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web, changing the way we access and share information. -
Apple releases the iPhone, revolutionizing communication, computing, and entertainment with a touchscreen smartphone. -
AI begins to play a significant role in various sectors, from healthcare to robotics, and continues to evolve rapidly. -
2020 – Development of mRNA Vaccines The COVID-19 pandemic leads to the development and emergency use of mRNA vaccines, representing a breakthrough in vaccine technology.