On 17 November 1970, Douglas Engelbart was granted the patent for the first computer mouse, a device that would revolutionise human-computer interaction.
Designed as a wooden shell with two metal wheels, this "X-Y position indicator for a display system" fundamentally altered how users engaged with computers, transitioning away from cumbersome text-based commands to intuitive point-and-click navigation.
Engelbart’s invention paved the way for graphical user interfaces and set the stage for modern computing, illustrating a pivotal moment where imagination transformed into a practical tool of innovation, forever changing the digital landscape.
