Today in computer history: April 19th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 19th of every year during the evolution of computers. April 19th is the 110th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 256 days left in the year from this day.
April 19, 1880144 years ago
Albert Hull was born, an American electrical engineer known for inventing the magnetron. Died January 22, 1966 (Age: 85).
April 19, 1918106 years ago
Clifford Berry was born, an American inventor and co-creator of the Atanasoff-Berry Computer. Died October 30, 1963 (Age: 45).
April 19, 193193 years ago
Andrei Ershov was born, a pioneer in the field of theoretical and systems programming. Died December 8, 1988 (Age: 57).
April 19, 193193 years ago
Frederick Brooks was born, a software engineer and computer scientist known for managing the development of IBM's System/360. Died November 17, 2022 (Age: 91).
April 19, 196559 years ago
Gordon Moore publishes "Cramming More Components Onto Integrated Circuits" that was later coined by the press as Moore's Law.
April 19, 199925 years ago
Microsoft introduces the IntelliMouse Explorer an optical computer mouse and the IntelliEye Technology.
April 19, 199925 years ago
Microsoft acquired Access software.
April 19, 200024 years ago
Microsoft Pocket PC was introduced.
April 19, 200519 years ago
Mercurial version control system for software development was released.
April 19, 201113 years ago
BlackBerry released the PlayBook.
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