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Dynamic Access Memory Chip (DRAM)
The newly formed Intel unveils the Intel 1103, the first Dynamic Access Memory (DRAM) chip. Created by Robert H. Dennard. -
The Floppy Disk
The "Floppy Disk" allowed data to be shared among computers. Invented by Alan Shugart and a team of engineers at IBM. -
Ethernet
Robert Metcalfe, a member of the research staff for Xerox, develops Ethernet for connecting multiple computers and other hardware. -
Apple Computers
Apple Computers started on April Fool's Day and roll out the Apple I, the first computer with a single-circuit board, according to Stanford University. Created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. -
Word Processing/ Wordstar
Word processing becomes a reality as MicroPro International releases WordStar. Created by Rob Barnaby.