Today in computer history: October 25th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 25th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 25th is the 299th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 67 days left in the year from this day.
114 years ago
William Higinbotham was born, an American physicist credited with creating one of the first computer games. Died November 10, 1994 (Age: 84).
96 years ago
Peter Naur was born, a Danish pioneer in computer science and programmer. Died January 3, 2016 (Age: 87).
60 years ago
Hugh Herr was born, an American biophysicist and designer of specialized prostheses.
47 years ago
The VAX-11/780 computer was released.
28 years ago
The first Tomb Raider game was released.
25 years ago
Intel Pentium III Coppermine 500, 533, 550, 600, 650, 667, 700, and 733 are introduced.
24 years ago
Sony released the PlayStation 2 in North America.
23 years ago
Microsoft Windows XP was released.
21 years ago
Apple introduces Mac OS 10.3 code named Panther.
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