Technology

1876: Alexander Graham Bell Applies for Telephone Patent On February 14, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born inventor, applied for a patent for his invention of the telephone, just hours…

1959: Patenting of the First Microchip The first microchip, a revolutionary component that would become the cornerstone of modern electronics, was patented on February 6, 1959. Developed by Jack Kilby…

Apple Macintosh Computer Goes on Sale (1984): The Apple Macintosh, a revolutionary personal computer, went on sale on January 24, 1984. Introduced by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the Macintosh stood…

Georges Claude Patents Neon Discharge Tube (1915): On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a patent for his neon discharge tube, a significant development in lighting technology. His…

Launch of Wikipedia (2001): Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, went live on January 15, 2001. Co-founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, Wikipedia quickly grew into one of the largest…

Steve Jobs Unveils the First iPhone (2007): On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc., unveiled the first iPhone at the Macworld convention. This revolutionary device combined a…

Personal Computer as TIME's "Man of the Year" (1982): In a significant cultural milestone, TIME magazine named the personal computer its "Man of the Year" for 1982. This was the…

1985: Release of Windows 1.0 Windows 1.0, the first version of the now ubiquitous Microsoft Windows operating system, was released on November 20, 1985. This graphical interface for personal computers…

1963: Introduction of Push Button Phones On November 18, 1963, the era of rotary dial telephones began to fade with the introduction of the first push-button phones. These innovative devices,…