Today in computer history: March 27th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 27th of every year during the evolution of computers. March 27th is the 87th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 279 days left in the year from this day.
179 years ago
Wilhelm Rontgen was born, a German physicist who produced and detected electromagnetic radiation. Died February 10, 1923 (Age: 77).
119 years ago
Laszlo Kalmar was born, a Hungarian mathematician considered the founder of mathematical logic and theoretical computer science. Died August 2, 1976 (Age: 71).
77 years ago
Walter Mossberg was born, an American journalist and writer who is the principal technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal.
28 years ago
The 50,000 decimal place number for Phi was discovered by University of Arizona.
28 years ago
AMD introduces the K5 processor.
27 years ago
The cult known as Heaven's Gate that earns money from designing websites commits a mass suicide.
16 years ago
AMD releases the first Phenom X3 processor.
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