Today in computer history: August 20th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 20th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 20th is the 233th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 133 days left in the year from this day.
August 20, 1916108 years ago
Petro Vlahos was born, a Hollywood special effects pioneer who defined the color-difference bluescreen process. Died February 10, 2013 (Age: 96).
August 20, 194084 years ago
Tom DeMarco was born, an American author, teacher, software engineer and early creator of structured analysis.
August 20, 194678 years ago
N. Murthy was born, an Indian businessman and co-founder of Infosys.
August 20, 197054 years ago
John Carmack was born, an American game programmer and founder of Id Software.
August 20, 199826 years ago
The first Google Doodle appeared on Google's web page to celebrate burning man.
August 20, 20204 years ago
Google releases the Pixel 4a.
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