Throwback to 1938

In 1938, the world of entertainment was alive with excitement. The classic movie ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ starring Errol Flynn was a big hit at the box office, capturing the hearts of audiences with its swashbuckling action and romance. On the small screen, The Walt Disney Studios released the animated short ‘Brave Little Tailor’, starring Mickey Mouse in a comical adventure. In the music world, the jazz standard ‘Summertime’ was first introduced to audiences in the opera ‘Porgy and Bess’, and it quickly became a timeless classic. The year 1938 was truly a year of iconic entertainment that continues to be celebrated today.

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Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 7,145

Average cost of a new car

$ 640

Average annual income

$ 1,970

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Notable invention

The Birth of Digital Freedom: Konrad Zuse's Z1 Computer

The Z1, built by Konrad Zuse in 1938, is a groundbreaking invention that holds the distinction of being the first freely programmable computer in the world. This revolutionary machine paved the way for modern computing and the digital age as we know it today. Despite the challenges and limitations of the time, Zuse’s ingenuity and vision resulted in the creation of a programmable device that laid the foundation for the development of subsequent computers. The Z1’s influence on the field of technology cannot be overstated, and its impact on society has been far-reaching, making it a seminal achievement in the history of computing.

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