The Birth Of Silicon Valley timeline

Stretching along the peninsula southwest of San Francisco Bay, Silicon Valley is a breeding ground for high-tech startups.

But in its early years, the area was nurtured by something relatively new: venture capital. A look at the innovators and key moments that shaped Silicon Valley.

Source:
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/26/149404846/the-birth-of-silicon-valley