Today in computer history: April 30th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 30th of every year during the evolution of computers. April 30th is the 121th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 245 days left in the year from this day.
247 years ago
Johann Gauss was born, a German mathematician and physical scientist called the Prince of Mathematicians. Died February 23, 1855 (Age: 77).
108 years ago
Claude Shannon was born, the father of information theory. Died February 24, 2001 (Age: 85).
80 years ago
Edward Yourdon was born, the developer of structured analysis technique. Died January 20, 2016 (Age: 71).
76 years ago
Robert Tarjan was born, an American computer scientist who discovered several graph algorithms.
31 years ago
CERN releases the web source code and makes it public domain. The effect had an immediate effect as the web starts to experience massive growth.
29 years ago
NSFNET is removed from the Internet.
20 years ago
ABS announced that it would partner with Nutrend.
20 years ago
The Sasser worm first appears.
14 years ago
Adobe Photoshop CS5 (12.0) was released.
9 years ago
OnLive services were discontinued.
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