Today in computer history: March 21th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 21th of every year during the evolution of computers. March 21th is the 81th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 285 days left in the year from this day.

Jean Fourier pictureMarch 21, 1768
256 years ago

Jean Fourier was born, known for initiating the investigation of Fourier series and their applications of heat transfers and vibrations. Died May 16, 1830 (Age: 62).

Scott Fahlman pictureMarch 21, 1948
76 years ago

Scott Fahlman was born, the first person to use a smiley emoticon.

CompanyMarch 21, 2005
19 years ago

Avid acquired Pinnacle Systems, Inc.

CompanyMarch 21, 2005
19 years ago

The Megaupload online service was founded.

CompanyMarch 21, 2005
19 years ago

Yahoo announces that it will acquire the popular photo service Flickr.

TwitterMarch 21, 2006
18 years ago

Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter posts the first Twitter post "Just setting up my twttr" on his account.

Account, Application, Avid, Emoticon, Flickr, Founder, My, Online service, Photo, Pinnacle, Setting, Setting up, Transfer, Twitter, Yahoo

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