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Charles Babbage Finishes Analytical Engine
This event is important because the Analytical Engine was a precursor to the modern day computer. Without this event taking place, the modern day computer may not exist at all, or exist as we know it to. -
Auguste Lumière & Louis Lumière First Introduce Films to the Public
This event is important because films are important to a lot of people nowadays - they enjoy them, become a fan of them, and use them to escape the real world. Without this crucial event, films would likely not be what we know them to be today. Certain fandoms may not be as large because this would not have been there to spur film on to become a worldwide sensation. -
John Logie Baird Gives the First Public Demonstration of a Television System
This event is important because televisions would go on, a little while after this, to become staples in households, which they are to this day. Without this event, the fascination with television may not be as prevalent, and they may not be as common placed as they are today. -
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy Creates the Light-Space-Modulator
This event is important because this installation depicts the play of light and movement. Without this event taking place, not as much progress would have been made on the light and movement front, and we may not be where we are today with those items without this. -
University of Pennsylvania's ENIAC is First Put to Work for Practical Purposes
This event is important because it brings progress on the computer front, and as well shows how it can be integrated into a University. Though the computer is large, it shows progress because of how complex it is. Without this event, we may not have as complex computers as we have today. -
The Pop Art Movement Began (Aprox.)
This event is important because it introduced a unique form of art that is now iconic and associated with this time period. It made people more open to different art forms, and helped people to experiment a bit more. Without this event, we may not have all the many creative forms of art that we have today. -
Atari PONG is the First Commercially Successful Video Game
This event is important because it officially kicked of the video game craze that continues to this day. Without the success of Atari PONG, a variety of video games that people play today and that others grew up playing and are now iconic in their mind would not be/have been played. Many people find video games as an escape, but without this, that would not have been possible. -
The First PCs are Introduced
This event is important because PCs (Personal Computers) are such a staple in society and have continued to evolve ever since this happened. They have evolved from kits, and they continue to evolve today. Without this event, PCs may not be as popular as they are today, and they likely would not have made as much progress to evolve as they have. -
First Year of Ars Electronica
This event is important because it was one of the first annual gatherings for artists working with computers. Without this event, it obviously would not continue annually up until the present, but other events like this would not exist, and it would not give artists working with computers the opportunity to interact with each other and get to know like minded people. -
The Internet Becomes Mainstream Among Researchers
This event is important because without this event researchers would not know as much as they know today. They would not be able to find out information on specific topics, be able to learn information from fellow researchers, and not identify ways to develop the internet to be better quality for the average person. -
The Internet Becomes Mainstream In Most U.S. Households
This event is important because without it all the developments that happen with the internet after this date would not have happened because the popularity of the internet would not be as high. Because the internet became mainstream at this specific point in time, specific developments were able to be made. -
Facebook is Launched
This event is important because Facebook was really the first social media platform that was very successful and paved the way for many other social media platforms, such as Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, etc. All of these platforms, including Facebook, allow those within media arts to share their creations and connect with like minded people.
