Today in computer history: October 21th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 21th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 21th is the 295th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 71 days left in the year from this day.
October 21, 1832192 years ago
Pavel Schilling became the first to transmit signals between two telegraphs in different rooms of his apartment.
October 21, 1879145 years ago
Thomas Edison demos incandescent electric light bulb that lasts 13 1/2 hours.
October 21, 196757 years ago
Eric Chahi was born, computer game designer and programming language author.
October 21, 198737 years ago
Alan Schaaf was born, founder of Imgur, the world's largest image hosting site.
October 21, 199727 years ago
Rockstar Games released its first installment in the Grand Theft Auto series.
October 21, 200717 years ago
Intel releases the Core2 Duo Processor E4600 (2M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB).
October 21, 20204 years ago
Six months after being introduced, Quibi announced it would be ending the service.
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