Every now and then, it’s important to look back on how we came to get the technology we use and enjoy today through celebrating milestones. These significant events changed the way we see technology today. That way, we don’t take for granted the technology we have right now.
Here are six important Tech milestones to celebrate this week:
1. World’s First Computer Scientist is Born
On July 1, 1646, Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz was born. A German mathematician, he was known as “The World’s First Computer Scientist” as he was able to do complex computer work with the help of a calculator he invented. This would also lead to the creation of binary code. Without his contributions, there would be no computers, as binary code is the foundation of all computing.
2. Vibing with the Walkman
If you’re familiar with Guardians of the Galaxy, then you probably know the Walkman Peter Quill uses for his tunes. On July 1, 1979, the first-ever Walkman was released. It was the first listening device that you could easily carry, and would change listening habits forever.
3. Pilot Earhart was Missing
On July 2, 1937, pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared during their attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Their disappearance remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of aviation.
4. Logitech Co-Founder is Born
Several centuries later, another important figure in the tech industry was born. On July 2, 1950, Pierluigi Zappacosta was born. He would go on to help create the company Logitech, which would become the world’s largest manufacturer of computer mice and other personal computer products.
5. ARPANET is made public
On July 3, 1969, UCLA announced that they were working on ARPANET, the precursor to today’s Internet. This was a new kind of computer network that could connect different kinds of computers. The first transmission wasn’t actually sent until October of that year, but this event marked the beginning of what would evolve into the global network we now rely on for communication, information sharing, and much more
6. Inputting with Keyboards
Previously, data on computers was inputted through punch cards, switches and dials. That all changed on July 4, 1956, when MIT’s Whirlwind made its debut. Of course, the keyboard back then looked a lot different than the QWERTY keyboard we are so used to seeing, but it certainly changed the way we use computers forever.
To conclude, these are all remarkable events in the tech world. These advancements not only underscore the relentless drive for progress in the tech industry but also pave the way for exciting future developments.
