Today in computer history: July 14th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on July 14th of every year during the evolution of computers. July 14th is the 196th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 170 days left in the year from this day.
156 years ago
Christopher Sholes was issued a patent for a typewriter utilizing the QWERTY layout keyboard still used today.
113 years ago
William Norris was born, an American computer executive, co-founder and CEO of Control Data Corporation (CDC). Died August 21, 2006 (Age: 95).
106 years ago
Jay Forrester was born, a computer engineer who developed the aircraft flight simulator which later evolved to become the Whirlwind digital computer. Died November 16, 2016 (Age: 98).
105 years ago
Jeffrey Chu was born, computer engineer who's team designed the first American electronic computer, the ENIAC. Died June 6, 2011 (Age: 91).
29 years ago
Karlheinz Brandenburg sends an e-mail announcing the .mp3 file extension won a poll and announced that the old .bit file extension should no longer be used.
26 years ago
The domain computerhope.com goes online.
19 years ago
IBM officially announces it will end the sales of OS/2.
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