Konrad Zuse completes the Z3 in 1941, the world’s first programmable digital computer—crunching calculations with binary logic long before commercial machines hit the market. #ITHistory

VisiCalc hits the Apple II in 1979, turning a hobbyist machine into a must-have for businesses—suddenly spreadsheets aren’t paper grids but dynamic tools that recalc in seconds. #ITHistory

IBM unveils the IBM 7090 in 1959, a transistorized mainframe that makes calculations faster and bigger than ever—paving the way for modern computing power. #ITHistory

Facebook buys Instagram for $1B—tiny team, zero revenue, huge bet on mobile photos that pays off fast. 2012 #ITHistory

IBM unveils IBM ASCI White, smashing the 10-teraflop barrier—built for nuclear simulations, not hype, and it tops the world rankings. 2000 #ITHistory

Apple Inc. flips music sales on its head: the iTunes Store goes live under Steve Jobs, selling songs for $0.99 and poking the CD era in the ribs. 2003 #ITHistory

Amazon rolls out Amazon S3 in 2006—cheap, on-demand storage over the web. Startups stop buying servers and start renting infrastructure. #ITHistory

By 1978, leaders from across the computing industry gathered at Rockefeller University to organize and fund our mission. From the start, this was a community effort. For 30 years, CBF was the fund-raising arm of the Charles Babbage Institute at University of Minnesota.
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Intel lands its first big contract in 1969—building custom memory chips for Busicom. That deal sets up the work that soon leads to the first microprocessor. #ITHistory

VAX/VMS ships in 1978 with Digital Equipment Corporation’s VAX line—serious multitasking, virtual memory, and uptime that businesses leaned on for years. #ITHistory

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In 1958, Jack Kilby demonstrated the first working integrated circuit at Texas Instruments—a breakthrough that shrank electronics and paved the way for modern computers and microchips. #ITHistory

In 1965, IBM introduced the System/360 Model 20, expanding its revolutionary mainframe family and helping standardize computing across industries—paving the way for scalable, compatible systems. #ITHistory

In 1990, NeXT released the NeXTSTEP, introducing object-oriented development tools and a sleek interface—technology that later influenced modern systems like macOS. #ITHistory

In 1954, Bell Labs debuted TRADIC, the first airborne transistorized computer. By swapping fragile vacuum tubes for durable semiconductors, they shrunk the "brain" of the computer from a room-sized giant to a flight-ready tool, launching the modern age of microcomputing. 💻⚡ #ITHistory

In 1991, Adobe released Photoshop 1.0 for Macintosh, revolutionizing digital imaging and graphic design, and setting a new standard for creativity in the emerging world of computer-based art. #ITHistory

In 2007, Amazon introduced the Kindle, revolutionizing reading by allowing books to be downloaded instantly. This innovation spurred a shift towards digital publishing and changed how people access literature. #ITHistory

In 1950, Claude Shannon published “Programming a Computer for Playing Chess,” outlining how machines could simulate strategic thinking. It became a foundational step toward artificial intelligence and computer game theory. #ITHistory

In 1996, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 3, introducing support for CSS, applets, and multimedia—helping push the web from static pages toward the interactive experience we know today. #ITHistory

In 2009, Microsoft officially launched Bing, its redesigned search engine aimed at challenging Google. With new features for organized results and decision-making tools, it marked a major push in the evolving battle for the web’s search dominance. #ITHistory

In 1956, IBM introduced the IBM 305 RAMAC, the first computer with a hard disk drive. Its 5MB of storage—huge for the time—marked the beginning of modern data storage technology. #ITHistory

In 1982, Compaq introduced the Compaq Portable, one of the first IBM-compatible portable PCs. Its success proved a new market for compatible machines and accelerated the rise of the personal computer industry. #ITHistory

In 1967, IBM released IBM System/360 Model 91, a powerful supercomputer using advanced instruction pipelining. Its architecture pushed high-speed computing forward and influenced the design of modern processors. #ITHistory

In 1974, researchers Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn published their landmark paper outlining TCP/IP, the protocol that would enable networks to interconnect—laying the technical foundation of today’s internet. #ITHistory

In 2010, Apple launched the iPad, redefining mobile computing. Blending the portability of smartphones with the power of laptops, it accelerated the global shift toward touch-first devices and a new era of app-driven digital life. #ITHistory

In 1960, the ALGOL 60 Report was published, defining ALGOL 60—a groundbreaking language that introduced block structure and clear syntax rules. Its concepts shaped modern programming and influenced languages from Pascal to C. #ITHistory

Apple’s 1986 purchase of a Cray X-MP supercomputer turned heads, proving how high-end design was evolving. Seymour Cray famously joked that he was using an Apple II to design his next supercomputer—a perfect loop of tech history. 💻🚀 #ITHistory #Apple #Cray1

The CDC 6600 takes the “world’s fastest computer” crown in 1964, pushing past rivals with raw speed and a design that set the tone for supercomputing. #ITHistory

The launch of the Altair 8800 in 1975 ignited a new era of personal computing, inspiring a generation of innovators and proving that computers could move from labs to living rooms. A spark that reshaped the digital world. #ITHistory

In 1948, Andrew Donald Booth advanced early computing by creating a compact magnetic drum memory, a key step toward reliable data storage in the first generation of computers. A small device that quietly shaped the future of IT. #ITHistory