Today in computer history: December 2nd
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on December 2nd of every year during the evolution of computers. December 2nd is the 337th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 29 days left in the year from this day.
98 years ago
Willem Poel was born, Pioneering Dutch computer scientist known for designing the ZEBRA, Testudo, PTERA, and the ZERO computers.
42 years ago
The first permanent artificial heart was implanted into Barney Clark.
33 years ago
Apple first releases QuickTime.
15 years ago
Rocket Software acquired Folio and NXT from Microsoft.
11 years ago
Toshiba announced that it had purchased nearly all OCZ's assets for $35 million.
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