Today in computer history: August 29th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 29th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 29th is the 242th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 124 days left in the year from this day.

Craig Barrett pictureAugust 29, 1939
85 years ago

Craig Barrett was born, the former Chairman and CEO of Intel.

Carol Bartz pictureAugust 29, 1948
76 years ago

Carol Bartz was born, the former president and CEO of Yahoo!.

CompanyAugust 29, 1953
71 years ago

TEAC was formed.

Stephen Wolfram pictureAugust 29, 1959
65 years ago

Stephen Wolfram was born, the founder of Wolfram|Alpha.

Jon Tetzchner pictureAugust 29, 1967
57 years ago

Jon Tetzchner was born, founder and former CEO of Opera Software who left company in the year 2011.

InternetAugust 29, 1969
55 years ago

First network switch and first piece of Internet equipment called IMP (Interface Message Processor) was sent to UCLA.

ComputerAugust 29, 1997
27 years ago

Kibble changes its name to Netflix.

InternetAugust 29, 2003
21 years ago

The Internet VoIP service Skype goes public.

MovieAugust 29, 2014
10 years ago

The movie Imitation Game was released.

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