This day in computer history
May 5 - The 125th day of 2013. There are 240 days left in the year.
May 5, 1785228 years ago
Charles Thomas is born (d. 1870), the designer of the Arithmometer, the first successful mechanical calculator.
May 5, 1894119 years ago
August Dvorak is born (d. 1975), an educational psychologist best known for creating the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard.
May 5, 195954 years ago
Peter Molyneux is born, an English video game designer and game programmer.
May 5, 196944 years ago
Adrian Carmack is born, one of the founders of iD Software.
May 5, 199914 years ago
Microsoft Windows 98 SE is released.
May 5, 200310 years ago
Internet site LinkedIn launches.
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