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jan 1, 2400 BC - The Abacus

Description:

The simplest form of a computational tool, invented in Babylon circa 2400 BCE. Marks the beginning of computer sciences.

- The first development of a computational tool, opening the doors of computer sciences
- Is very effective and is still used today over modern calculators
- An example to kick-start others to improve and expand upon the abacus

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Date:

jan 1, 2400 BC
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~ 4428 years ago