History Of Technology

By djnb
  • The First Email is sent

    The First Email is sent
    Ray Tomilson sends the first E-Mail when he actually was supposed to be working on a different project. He is also credited with making the @ symbol when sending an E-Mail.
  • Pong is released

    Pong is released
    Pong was created by the maker of the Odyssey gaming console, Ralph Baer. It's a simulation ping pong game that revolutionized the arcade industry and kick-started the modern video-game era.
  • Sony introduces "floppy drives/disks"

    Sony introduces "floppy drives/disks"
    Sony was the first to make 3 1/2 inch floppy disks. This event was critical in the development of new drivers and formats.
  • Maxis releases "Sim City"

    Maxis releases "Sim City"
    Maxis releases a video-game that boosts the popularity of simulation games, and makes developers create more of them. This game allowed users to create his/her own city. SimEarth, SimAnt, and SimLife were released following the success of "Sim City."
  • Photoshop Released

    Photoshop Released
    Photoshop was released by Adobe, shortly after Adobe realized the potential that Photoshop had.
  • Terminator 2 Released

    Terminator 2 Released
    The second Terminator movie was realeased, being the most expensive movie to make to that day.
  • ILOVEYOU Email Virus

    ILOVEYOU Email Virus
    The ILOVEYOU Email Virus was released, causing over $10 billion in damages.
  • YouTube Opening

    YouTube Opening
    On this date, my favorite site, YouTube, opens as the first video sharing site, soon to become one of the most popular sites on the web. (DJ Trace)
  • I got a GameCube

    I got a GameCube
    On that date I got my first gaming console; the Nintendo GameCube. It was released in September 2001. This has impacted me because to this day it's my favorite console, and I still play it. (Noah Barger)
  • Portal Introduced

    Portal Introduced
    Portal was introduced, being a major step up in video games.