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."
"1979
The First "clamshell" Laptop
William Moggridge, working for GRID Systems Corporation, designed the Compass Computer, which finally entered the market in 1991. Tandy quickly purchased GRID (because of 20 significant patents it held) but then turned around and resold GRID to AST, retaining the rights to the patents."
The First "clamshell" Laptop
William Moggridge, working for GRID Systems Corporation, designed the Compass Computer, which finally entered the market in 1991. Tandy quickly purchased GRID (because of 20 significant patents it held) but then turned around and resold GRID to AST, retaining the rights to the patents."
"1990
The 90s 'dot-com' Bubble
The dot-com bubble of the 90s did one thing that nothing else had ever done: It showed that a great idea could get legs and become a reality. Companies like Amazon and Google not only survived the dot-com burst but grew to be mega powers that have significant influence over how business is run in the modern world. But the dot-com bubble did more than bring us companies - it showed us the significance of technology and how it can make daily life faster, better, and more powerful."
The 90s 'dot-com' Bubble
The dot-com bubble of the 90s did one thing that nothing else had ever done: It showed that a great idea could get legs and become a reality. Companies like Amazon and Google not only survived the dot-com burst but grew to be mega powers that have significant influence over how business is run in the modern world. But the dot-com bubble did more than bring us companies - it showed us the significance of technology and how it can make daily life faster, better, and more powerful."
"1991
Linus Torvald's Work on Linux
No matter where you stand on the Linux versus Windows debate, you can't deny the importance of the flagship open source operating system. Linux brought the GPL and open source into the forefront and forced many companies (and legal systems) into seeing monopolistic practices as well as raising the bar for competition. Linux was also the first operating system that allowed students and small companies to think in much bigger ways than their budgets previously allowed them to think."
Linus Torvald's Work on Linux
No matter where you stand on the Linux versus Windows debate, you can't deny the importance of the flagship open source operating system. Linux brought the GPL and open source into the forefront and forced many companies (and legal systems) into seeing monopolistic practices as well as raising the bar for competition. Linux was also the first operating system that allowed students and small companies to think in much bigger ways than their budgets previously allowed them to think."
"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
"The inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization (3000-1500 BC, Mature Period 2600-1900 BC) developed a sophisticated system of standardization (Mathematical System), using weights and measures, evident by the excavations made at the Indus valley sites. This technical standardization enabled gauging devices to be effectively used in angular measurement and measurement for construction.
Calibration was also found in measuring devices along with multiple subdivisions."
Calibration was also found in measuring devices along with multiple subdivisions."
Mathematical System
"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
"As early as 6,000 BC farmers used irrigation to control floods and to guide water to areas where they could grow barley, even in areas where there was not enough rainfall. The ancient Mesopotamian also were among the first to use water caches to store excess water for times of drought.
This basic skill, of bringing water to crops to expand arable land and increase food production, is still a fundamental skill of farmers around the world today."
This basic skill, of bringing water to crops to expand arable land and increase food production, is still a fundamental skill of farmers around the world today."
Irrigation