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Papyrus rolls and early parchments made of dried reeds
500 B.C.-170 B.C.
The first portable and light writing surfaces. -
Jan 1, 1400
Oldest record of writing
1400 B.C.
In China, historians have learned much about the early Chinese dynasties from the written documents left behind. From the Shang Dynasty most of this writing has survived on bones or on bronze. Markings on turtle shells, or jiaguwen, are attested from the late Shang (1200–1050 BC). The writings from the Shang Dynasty are the direct ancestor of modern Chinese characters used throughout East Asia. -
Jan 1, 1450
Newspapers appear
Newspaper played an important role in the exercise of freedom of expression.They supply us the latest news and keeps us informed about the changing events of the world. They tell us not only about our own country but also about the whole world. They discuss social economic, political, and literary and scientific topics. They keep on increasing our knowledge regarding every walk of life. -
Jan 1, 1560
Primitive image-Camera Obscura
There is an important place for Camera Obscura in its unique activity of preserving old photographic
techniques. It is important, especially to the young generation in developing the imagination by using recycled material, constructing their own optical machine and leading to the ultimate adventure of seeing reality from inside the camera. -
First long-distance semaphore telegraph line
They were far faster than post riders for bringing a message over long distances, but far more expensive and less private than the electrical telegraph lines which would replace them. -
Sholes the first successful and modern typewriter
The original Sholes & Glidden used the QWERTY keyboard, but typed in capitals only. It was a sluggish, finicky, inefficient machine. -
First telephone answering machines
It was the first practical device used for recording phone conversations and it laid the foundation for the invention of the answering machines used today. -
First radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean
Using basic methods, Guglielmo Marconi proved to the world the long distance power, speed, and strength of radio waves. -
First regular comic books
It reprinted the earlier newspaper comic strips, which established many of the story-telling devices used in comics.Comics are now recognized as a valued medium and we can see their influence in just about every sector of our entertainment. From movies to television and from video games to amusement parks, comics have had a tremendous impact on our culture. -
Transmit the first experimental television signal
With Baird's transmitting equipment, the British Broadcasting Corporation began regular experimental television broadcasts on September 30, 1929. By the following year, most of Britain's major radio dealers were selling Baird kits and ready-made receivers through retail and by mail order. -
First tape recorder for broadcasting-first magnetic recording
Joseph Begun continued the development of sound recording media and improved the coating paper and ferromagnetic powders used with magnetic sound tape. -
Computers like Harvard’s Mark I put into public service
The age of Information Science begins. -
Invented the photocopier or Xerox machine
The Xerography copying process went on to become one of the most well known inventions of the 20th century. Carlson received world acclaim and became extremely wealthy as his invention created a billion-dollar industry. Photocopying is widely used these days in business, education, and government. -
Zip codes invented
The friendly little salesman "Mr.Zip" in blue was embraced by the public and did an amazing job of making ZIP Code usage commonplace. Mr. Zip’s theme song was “Zip-a-dee-doo-dah” sung by Ethel Merman. He appeared on several stamps, stamp selvage and post office publicity items from 1964 to 1986. After the introduction of Mr. Zip presenting his plea to use ZIP codes on all correspondence, the public embraced the new system. Today, there is more than 95% compliance with the ZIP Code program. -
First cellular phone communication network started
It led to the development of cellular phones and made today’s mobile communications possible. -
Phoenician alphabet
2000 B.C.
The Phoenician alphabet made life easier for people in the ancient world and helped trade spread. It was easier to read than cuneiform, it was made out of letters, not picture symbols. -
Portable music digital palyer- iPod
In today's iPod world, music seems to be playing an ever increasing role in everyone's lives. People who in the past might have thought themselves too old for Walkmen, are now only too happy to don an iPod, and on many a child's Christmas list, could be seen an iPod Mini. -
Develop cuneiform writing on clay tablets
3100 B.C
Cuneiform script is the earliest known writing system in the world, the development of cuneiform writing was an evolution of an earlier Mesopotamian accounting system. Cuneiform documents were written on clay tablets, by means of a reed stylus. The impressions left by the stylus were wedge shaped, thus giving rise to the name cuneiform.
