Arthur C. Clarke writes 'The Sentinel', a short story that would later serve as the basis for the development of '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
Filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke begin collaborating on the project that would become '2001: A Space Odyssey'.
Stanley Kubrick's film '2001: A Space Odyssey' is released, pioneering visual effects and science fiction storytelling.