Today in computer history: February 11th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on February 11th of every year during the evolution of computers. February 11th is the 42th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 324 days left in the year from this day.
February 11, 1847177 years ago
Thomas Edison was born, the inventor of the phonograph, motion picture camera, electric light bulb, and more. Died October 18, 1931 (Age: 84).
February 11, 1897127 years ago
Emil Post was born, influential mathematician and logician. Died April 21, 1954 (Age: 57).
February 11, 1915109 years ago
Richard Hamming was born, an American mathematician and author who invented Hamming codes - computer error-detecting and correcting codes. Died January 7, 1998 (Age: 82).
February 11, 1918106 years ago
Andrew Booth was born, the inventor of Booth's multiplication algorithm that led to the invention of drum memory. Died November 29, 2009 (Age: 91).
February 11, 194282 years ago
Armas Markkula was born, an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer.
February 11, 201113 years ago
EIA officially ceased all operations.
February 11, 20159 years ago
The BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition became the first phone running the Ubuntu operating system.
February 11, 20168 years ago
Time Inc. announced that it would acquire Viant, the parent company of Myspace.
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