Today in computer history: March 25th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 25th of every year during the evolution of computers. March 25th is the 85th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 281 days left in the year from this day.

CourtMarch 25, 1857
167 years ago

Frenchman Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville patents the phonautograph. A device capable of transcribing sound to a medium.

Jean Ichbiah pictureMarch 25, 1940
84 years ago

Jean Ichbiah was born, who designed the keyboard layout of FITALY. Died January 26, 2007 (Age: 67).

PhoneMarch 25, 1982
42 years ago

The 5ESS switch was first deployed in Seneca.

MovieMarch 25, 1996
28 years ago

The movie Twister becomes the first featured film put on DVD.

InternetMarch 25, 1999
25 years ago

The first Wiki was introduced with WikiWikiWeb.

CompanyMarch 25, 2004
20 years ago

Comcast purchases TechTV to form G4TechTV.

Comcast, DE, Deploy, Device, DVD, G4TechTV, Keyboard, Keyboard layout, Layout, Medium, Movie, 5ESS switch, Patent, Sound, Wiki

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