Technology Progression from 1970-1980

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  • Arcade Game "Computer Space" is introduced

    Arcade Game "Computer Space" is introduced

    Computer Space was one of the first arcade games. While it did not sell well. It had cultural influence through cameos in movies like Jaws. It was invented by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney.
  • Advent of "C" programming language

    Advent of "C" programming language

    A programming language that is still in use. C had it's beginnings in another programming language (BCPL). It was developed by Dennis Ritchie.
  • Queen Elizabeth II sends her first email

    Queen Elizabeth II sends her first email

    The queen sent an email as a demonstration for a technology event.
  • Star Wars

    Star Wars

    A Classic film, this movie expanded imaginations of the future of computers and revolutionized special effects
  • Apple II personal computer

    Apple II personal computer

    This invention further shaped computer culture. It created a space for individual, rather than shared computer use- which was the norm at the time.