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The first monolithic integrated circuit chip is invented, making possible the start of the computer age.

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Beginning of Time

1801

The UK officially adopts the Union Jack as its national flag.

Present Day

Note: BCE means that the date is the number of years before the current era (CE/AD).
c. is short for 'circa' and indicates that the date is considered approximate.

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