Today in computer history: July 7th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on July 7th of every year during the evolution of computers. July 7th is the 189th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 177 days left in the year from this day.

Joseph Jacquard pictureJuly 7, 1752
272 years ago

Joseph Jacquard was born, a developer of the earliest programmable loom, the Jacquard Loom. Died August 7, 1834 (Age: 82).

Glen Culler pictureJuly 7, 1927
97 years ago

Glen Culler was born, a professor of electrical engineering and early innovator in the development of the Internet. Died May 3, 2003 (Age: 76).

CourtJuly 7, 1936
88 years ago

Henry Phillips receives patent for the Phillips screw and screwdriver.

Adele Goldberg pictureJuly 7, 1945
79 years ago

Adele Goldberg was born, a computer scientist who helped develop Smalltalk.

SonyJuly 7, 2000
24 years ago

Sony released the PS One.

GoogleJuly 7, 2009
15 years ago

Google announces the Google Chrome OS.

GoogleJuly 7, 2009
15 years ago

After more than five years in beta, Gmail finally gets out of beta.

BitcoinJuly 7, 2013
11 years ago

Primecoin, a cryptocurrency, was launched.

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