1961: A Year of Innovation and Transformation

This chapter highlights significant events from 1961, including the formation of the Peace Corps and Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight. It explores the introduction of the first industrial robot, Unimate, and its influence on factory automation, while also discussing key advancements in integrated circuits and their implications for technology. Additionally, the chapter contrasts event sourcing with traditional database methods, emphasizing the evolution of data management practices over the decades.