Today in computer history: December 3rd
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on December 3rd of every year during the evolution of computers. December 3rd is the 338th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 28 days left in the year from this day.
100 years ago
John Backus was born, a directory of the team that created the first high-level programming language (FORTRAN). Died March 17, 2007 (Age: 83).
32 years ago
Neil Papworth used his personal computer to send the first SMS text message to the phone of Richard Jarvis.
31 years ago
Marques Brownlee was born, an American video producer, tech-reviewer, and YouTube star.
30 years ago
Sony released the original PlayStation.
19 years ago
Adobe completes its acquisition of Macromedia.
9 years ago
After seven years of development PHP 7.0.0 was released.
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