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Alan Turing develops the the code-breaking machine Colossus.
I included this because it was the world's programing system and was a major breakthrough. -
Andrew Donald Booth invents magnetic drum memory.
I included this because it was the first magnetic memory source invented. It was later replaced, but is still significant. -
The first electronic computer is created in Japan.
This is significant because it was the very first electronic computer ever invented. -
The first silicon chip is produced by the US.
The first silicon chip was an important breakthrough because a lot has been built off of it. -
Douglas Engelbart invents and patents the first computer mouse.
The first mouse was an important event in computer history because it revolutionized the way we can use computers today. -
E-mail was invented by Ray Tomlinson.
E-mail was a significant event in computer history because it allowed people to communicate through letters sent through the computer. -
Altair produces the first portable computer.
This was important because it made computers easier to use for more people in more places. -
Apple introduces the Macintosh with mouse and window interface.
The mouse and window interface was a significant breakthrough because it changed the way we used computer to the way we do now. -
The World Wide Web is launched to the public.
The world wide web was an important event because it created a big system of networks and websites that people could access. -
Bill Gates introduces the Xbox.
This was important because it created a big gaming system that many people use.
