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IBM Develops the FORTRAN Computer Language  — Research Starter

FORTRAN, short for FORmula TRANslating system, is recognized as the first high-level computer language that gained widespread acceptance, developed by John Backus and his team at IBM in April 1957.…

IBM Changes Its Name and Product Line  — Research Starter

IBM, originally established as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) in 1910, underwent a significant transformation in both its name and product offerings during the early 20th century.…

IBM and Apple Agree to Make Compatible Computers  — Research Starter

"IBM and Apple Agree to Make Compatible Computers" explores the collaboration between IBM and Apple in the late 1980s and early 1990s to create a unified computing standard. This partnership emerged…

Thalidomide Tragedy Prompts Passage of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment  — Research Starter

The Thalidomide Tragedy refers to the severe birth defects caused by the sedative thalidomide, which was marketed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly affecting unborn children. In response…

Thai-Burma Railway Is Completed with Forced Labor  — Research Starter

The Thai-Burma Railway, constructed during World War II, is a significant historical project that exemplifies the harsh realities of wartime forced labor. Initiated by Japanese forces in June 1942,…

Thai Military Coup  — Research Starter

The Thai Military Coup of 1957 marked a significant turning point in Thailand's political landscape, initiated by Army Commander Sarit Thanarat in response to widespread dissatisfaction with Prime…

Thai Forces Attack French Troops Near Battambang  — Research Starter

The conflict involving Thai forces attacking French troops near Battambang occurred during a time of heightened nationalistic sentiment in Thailand, fueled by the desire to reclaim territories lost to…

Textron Initiates the Trend Toward Conglomeration  — Research Starter

The phenomenon of conglomeration in American business, particularly evident in the mid-20th century, was significantly influenced by Textron's strategic acquisitions starting in 1948. This movement…

Texas's Method of Funding Schools Is Ruled Unconstitutional  — Research Starter

Texas's method of funding schools, primarily reliant on local property taxes, has been ruled unconstitutional due to the significant disparities it created between wealthy and poor school districts.…