Today in computer history: March 6th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 6th of every year during the evolution of computers. March 6th is the 66th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 300 days left in the year from this day.
March 6, 1924100 years ago
Enid Mumford was born, a British social scientist and computer scientist known for her work on human factors. Died April 7, 2006 (Age: 82).
March 6, 193985 years ago
Adam Osborne was born, the inventor of the first portable computer. Died March 18, 2003 (Age: 64).
March 6, 199232 years ago
The Lawnmower Man movie was released.
March 6, 199232 years ago
The Michelangelo computer virus begins infecting computers.
March 6, 200321 years ago
SCO files a $1 billion lawsuit against IBM for allegedly devaluing its version of UNIX by contributing its property to Linux.
March 6, 201212 years ago
Google introduces Google Play.
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