This timeline highlights the major technological advancements in computing and information technology within the United States.
Mark I Calculating Machine
1943
Developed at Harvard University, this machine is one of the first large-scale automatic digital computers.
ENIAC
1945
The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer is built at the University of Pennsylvania, marking a significant step in the development of digital electronic computers.
FORTRAN Language
1957
John W. Backus develops the FORTRAN programming language, which becomes widely used for scientific and engineering applications.
UNIX Operating System
1970
Kenneth Thompson and Dennis Ritchie create the UNIX operating system at Bell Labs.