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On July 1, 1874, the first Remington typewriter was introduced to the market, along with the earliest version of the keyboard layout we still use today – the QWERTY layout!
Designed by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes, the QWERTY layout had a clear purpose: to help typists increase their typing speed. The arrangement of the keys was strategically crafted to prevent jamming of the metal arms that held the keys when pressed rapidly.
Interestingly, the QWERTY layout had its quirks. The top row held the second half of the alphabet in order, while the bottom row had the first half. This arrangement led to a unique typing experience, which soon became the norm. These keyboards were void of 1 and 0, as those keys were cust to save costs.
As time went on, adjustments were made. The number 0 found its place on the keyboard relatively early, while keyboards into the 1970s were surprisingly missing a 1. It’s intriguing to think about the little peculiarities that persisted through the years.
So, the next time you’re typing away on your keyboard, remember the legacy of the QWERTY layout, rooted in the ingenuity of Christopher Latham Sholes and the Remington typewriter. It’s a fun reminder of how innovations from the past continue to shape our present-day technology.
