Today in computer history: April 20th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 20th of every year during the evolution of computers. April 20th is the 111th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 255 days left in the year from this day.

George Stibitz pictureApril 20, 1904
120 years ago

George Stibitz was born, a computer pioneer recognized as the fathers of the modern first digital computer. Died January 31, 1995 (Age: 91).

Robert Stein pictureApril 20, 1946
78 years ago

Robert Stein was born, a computer pioneer who founded the Voyager Company.

Brad Templeton pictureApril 20, 1960
64 years ago

Brad Templeton was born, a software Architect and early pioneer of Usenet.

David Filo pictureApril 20, 1966
58 years ago

David Filo was born, a co-founder of Yahoo!.

ComputerApril 20, 1993
31 years ago

NetBSD 0.8 was released.

ComputerApril 20, 2001
23 years ago

Dell became the largest PC maker.

IntelApril 20, 2008
16 years ago

Intel releases the Core 2 Duo E7200 (3 MB Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB).

GoogleApril 20, 2015
9 years ago

Google shut down Google Helpouts.

CompanyApril 20, 2016
8 years ago

Lexmark announced it would be acquiring Apex Technology.

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