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The Evolution of Databases: From 1960s Military Roots to Modern Innovations

Databases originated in the 1960s‑1990s when the United States consolidated wartime intelligence into computer‑stored Data Bases, and a review of their development from 1962 to 2016 reveals a relentless stream of technological breakthroughs that continuously enrich everyday life.

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The Evolution of Databases: From 1960s Military Roots to Modern Innovations

"Database" originated in the 1960s–1990s when the United States, driven by wartime needs, aggregated intelligence and stored it on computers under the name Data Base (DB). Reviewing the development timeline from 1962 to 2016 shows continuous technological breakthroughs that have constantly enriched daily life without any sign of slowing down.

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