The History of the Computer By: Ben Bredeson

Fun Facts The computer was invented by many people. The computer was invented by many people. Each part of a computer can be considered as a separate invention. Each part of a computer can be considered as a separate invention. Computer has 5 parts. Computer has 5 parts.

Input The input contains all the information the computer requires.

Output The output delivers all the results of the calculations the computer solved.

Logic The logic unit does all the calculations the computer needs solved.

Store The store holds all the information to solve the problem.

Control Unit The control unit keeps all the other units working correctly.

Just 1 Question How did we get from here to here?

Timeline of Computers

1941 In the year 1941, Konrad Zuse created the first computer. Return

1944 In the year 1944, Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper invent the Harvard Mark I computer. It was 51 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. The whole computer weighed about 10,000 pounds. In the year 1944, Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper invent the Harvard Mark I computer. It was 51 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. The whole computer weighed about 10,000 pounds. Return

1951 The UNIVAC computer was invented in 1951 and was the first commercial computer and was able to pick presidential winners. The UNIVAC computer was invented in 1951 and was the first commercial computer and was able to pick presidential winners. Return

1953 IBM enters the “History of Computers” in 1953 with the IBM 701 EDPM computer. IBM enters the “History of Computers” in 1953 with the IBM 701 EDPM computer. Return

1962 Steve Russel and MIT invent the first computer game called “Spacewar” in the year Steve Russel and MIT invent the first computer game called “Spacewar” in the year Return

1964 The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engellart. It was named the “Mouse” because of the wire sticking out which looked like a tail of a mouse. The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engellart. It was named the “Mouse” because of the wire sticking out which looked like a tail of a mouse. Return

Between the years , the first consumer computers were invented. Between the years , the first consumer computers were invented. Return

1975 On April 4 th 1975, Bill Gates creates Microsoft. On April 4 th 1975, Bill Gates creates Microsoft. Return

1981 In the year 1981, IBM produces their first home computer. In the year 1981, IBM produces their first home computer. Return

1985 Microsoft Windows comes out in 1985 and starts it’s friendly war with Apple. Microsoft Windows comes out in 1985 and starts it’s friendly war with Apple. Return

1986 Bill Gates makes his 1 billionth dollar. Bill Gates makes his 1 billionth dollar. Finish

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