Today in computer history: March 1st
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 1st of every year during the evolution of computers. March 1st is the 61th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 305 days left in the year from this day.
March 1, 1914110 years ago
I. Bernard Cohen was born, a professor of the history of science at Harvard and author of numerous books on the history of science and computers. Died June 23, 2003 (Age: 89).
March 1, 1924100 years ago
Donald Shell was born, an American computer scientist and creator of the Shell sort sorting algorithm. Died November 2, 2015 (Age: 91).
March 1, 194282 years ago
Louis Gerstner was born, Chairman of the board and chief executive officer of IBM from April 1993 until 2002.
March 1, 197351 years ago
The first computer monitor was released as part of the Xerox Alto computer system. The monitor used CRT technology and had a monochrome display.
March 1, 199529 years ago
Yahoo! was incorporated.
March 1, 200717 years ago
The RoHS symbol was first used.
March 1, 200816 years ago
AOL discontinues support for the Netscape browser.
March 1, 201113 years ago
The MMORPG Rift was first launched in North America.
March 1, 201311 years ago
The first gaming tablet was released by Razer, named the Razer Edge Pro.
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