Designing of the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage 1837 - 1871 (jan 1, 1837 – jan 1, 1871)
Description:
-Machine/Computer designed by Charles. Would've run on steam and been 30 x 10 meters.-Never built due to lack of money
Important Because...
1. Proved that computers could've been possible for a long time
2. Inspired and educated Howard Hathaway Aiken who designed the first large scale digital computer in the USA.
3. Predicted Modern Computers long before they were built.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1837
jan 1, 1871
~ 34 years