Today in computer history: April 1st
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 1st of every year during the evolution of computers. April 1st is the 92th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 274 days left in the year from this day.
102 years ago
Alan Perlis was born, the well-known and respected computer scientist known for his work with computer programming languages. Died February 7, 1990 (Age: 68).
102 years ago
Keith Uncapher was born, the founder of ISI and developer of the Internet. Died October 10, 2002 (Age: 80).
100 years ago
George Pake was born, a Physicist and research executive that help found Xerox. Died March 4, 2004 (Age: 79).
92 years ago
Norman Abramson was born, an American computer scientist known for developing the ALOHAnet system for wireless communication.
64 years ago
NASA launches TIROS, the first weather satellite into space.
52 years ago
Intel releases the 8008 processor.
50 years ago
Intel releases the 8080 processor.
48 years ago
Apple Computer company was founded.
29 years ago
The Opera browser version 1 was released.
25 years ago
Yahoo purchases Broadcast.com for $5.7 billion.
20 years ago
Google announces Gmail. Many people take it as an April Fools' Day joke.
4 years ago
T-Mobile completed the $26.5 billion merger with Sprint.
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