Memorable Historical Events
Below are listed some significant historic events of the last 30 years, most events from this list found their way into radio broadcasts and headlines of various newspapers around the world.
Please keep in mind that these events are not necessarily the most important news of the past 30 years, although some events did actually change the world as a consequence.
In the compiling of this list of events, we found 'somewhat perplexing' that bad news prevailed. We have decided to leave it to the psychologists to explain why unforeseen good news seems to be less memorable than that of unfortunate news and tragic events.
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"1959
The Development of COBOL
There are many languages out there, but none has influenced as many others as COBOL. What makes COBOL stand out is the fact that there are still machines chugging along, running COBOL apps. Yes, these apps could (and possibly should) be rewritten to a modern standard. But for many IT administrators, those who don't have the time or resources to rewrite legacy apps, those programs can keep on keeping on."
The Development of COBOL
There are many languages out there, but none has influenced as many others as COBOL. What makes COBOL stand out is the fact that there are still machines chugging along, running COBOL apps. Yes, these apps could (and possibly should) be rewritten to a modern standard. But for many IT administrators, those who don't have the time or resources to rewrite legacy apps, those programs can keep on keeping on."
"1970
The Creation of UNIX
Although many would argue that Windows is the most important operating system ever created, UNIX should hold that title. UNIX started as a project between MIT and AT&T Bell Labs. The biggest initial difference (and most important distinction) was that it was the first operating system to allow more than one user to log in at a time. Thus was born the multi-user environment. * Note: 1970 marks the date the name "UNIX" was applied."
The Creation of UNIX
Although many would argue that Windows is the most important operating system ever created, UNIX should hold that title. UNIX started as a project between MIT and AT&T Bell Labs. The biggest initial difference (and most important distinction) was that it was the first operating system to allow more than one user to log in at a time. Thus was born the multi-user environment. * Note: 1970 marks the date the name "UNIX" was applied."
"1987
IBM's PS/2 Microcomputer
IBM's rollout of its PS/2 microcomputer came on two levels. The ads raved about the classy technical specs: a blazingly fast internal architecture, plug-and-play BIOS, keyboard and mouse interfaces that are still in use today (and are still called the PS/2 interface) and a floppy disk format (1.44M) that was so good it lasted as long as the technology."
IBM's PS/2 Microcomputer
IBM's rollout of its PS/2 microcomputer came on two levels. The ads raved about the classy technical specs: a blazingly fast internal architecture, plug-and-play BIOS, keyboard and mouse interfaces that are still in use today (and are still called the PS/2 interface) and a floppy disk format (1.44M) that was so good it lasted as long as the technology."
"1992
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft finally got a functional version of its latest operating system out the door. Windows 3.1 advanced the art in two ways; it was the first version to carry a useful graphics interface, allowing inputs and outputs to be represented and altered by manipulating icons. And more important, Microsoft's immense marketing power meant it went on desktops everywhere in the world, becoming a de facto standard."
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft finally got a functional version of its latest operating system out the door. Windows 3.1 advanced the art in two ways; it was the first version to carry a useful graphics interface, allowing inputs and outputs to be represented and altered by manipulating icons. And more important, Microsoft's immense marketing power meant it went on desktops everywhere in the world, becoming a de facto standard."
"1995
The Advent of Windows 95
Without a doubt, Windows 95 reshaped the way the desktop looked and felt. When Windows 95 hit the market the metaphor for the desktop became standardized with the toolbar, start menu, desktop icons, and notification area. All other operating systems would begin to mimic this new de facto standard desktop."
The Advent of Windows 95
Without a doubt, Windows 95 reshaped the way the desktop looked and felt. When Windows 95 hit the market the metaphor for the desktop became standardized with the toolbar, start menu, desktop icons, and notification area. All other operating systems would begin to mimic this new de facto standard desktop."
"2000
The Start of Wikipedia
Wikipedia has become one of leading sources of information on the Internet and with good reason. It's the single largest collaborative resource available to the public. Wikipedia has since become one of the most often cited sources on the planet. Although many schools refuse to accept Wiki resources (questioning the legitimacy of the sources) Wikipedia is, without a doubt, one of the largest and most accessible collections of information. It was even instrumental in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, when the candidate's Wiki pages became the top hits for voters seeking information. These presidential Wiki pages became as important to the 2008 election as any advertisement."
The Start of Wikipedia
Wikipedia has become one of leading sources of information on the Internet and with good reason. It's the single largest collaborative resource available to the public. Wikipedia has since become one of the most often cited sources on the planet. Although many schools refuse to accept Wiki resources (questioning the legitimacy of the sources) Wikipedia is, without a doubt, one of the largest and most accessible collections of information. It was even instrumental in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, when the candidate's Wiki pages became the top hits for voters seeking information. These presidential Wiki pages became as important to the 2008 election as any advertisement."
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Ancient History
"Long before recorded history mankind had found lumps of metal and hammered it into useful shapes. However, at some unknown time in early Mesopotamia the ability to purify metal from ore, then smelt and form it using heat, unearthed a new world of tools. Rocks rich in copper, tin, and lead could now be more readily used and they came into demand.
Sometime around 6000 BCE copper smelting became common, which later lead to uncovering the secrets of bronze and iron smelting. Better tools, such as plows and scythes, as well as weapons and armour revolutionized society at every level and time."
Sometime around 6000 BCE copper smelting became common, which later lead to uncovering the secrets of bronze and iron smelting. Better tools, such as plows and scythes, as well as weapons and armour revolutionized society at every level and time."
Metal Working
"Standardized earthenware plumbing pipes with broad flanges making use of asphalt for preventing leakages appeared in the urban settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization by 2700 BC. Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, and Chinese civilizations as they developed public baths and needed to provide potable water, and drainage of wastes.
Improvement in plumbing systems was very slow, with virtually no progress made from the time of the Roman system of aqueducts and lead pipes until the 19th century. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools."
Improvement in plumbing systems was very slow, with virtually no progress made from the time of the Roman system of aqueducts and lead pipes until the 19th century. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools."
Plumbing
"The Indus Valley Civilization has yielded evidence of dentistry being practiced as far back as 7000 BC. This earliest form of dentistry involved curing tooth related disorders with bow drills operated, perhaps, by skilled bead craftsmen.
The reconstruction of this ancient form of dentistry showed that the methods used were reliable and effective. Cavities of 3.5 mm depth with concentric grooves indicate use of a drill tool. The age of the teeth has been estimated at 9000 years."
The reconstruction of this ancient form of dentistry showed that the methods used were reliable and effective. Cavities of 3.5 mm depth with concentric grooves indicate use of a drill tool. The age of the teeth has been estimated at 9000 years."
Dentistry
"The wheel originated in ancient Sumer (modern Iraq) in the 5th millennium BC, originally in the function of potter's wheels. The wheel reached Europe and India (the Indus Valley civilization) in the 4th millennium BC. Near the northern side of the Caucasus several graves were found, in which since 3700 BC people had been buried on wagons or carts. The earliest depiction of what may be a wheeled vehicle is on the Bronocice pot, a circa 3500 BC clay pot excavated in southern Poland.
What is particularly interesting about the wheel is that wheels only occur in nature in the microscopic form, so man's use of the wheel could not have been in mimicry of nature."
What is particularly interesting about the wheel is that wheels only occur in nature in the microscopic form, so man's use of the wheel could not have been in mimicry of nature."
The Wheel