Today in computer history: August 30th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 30th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 30th is the 243th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 123 days left in the year from this day.

CourtAugust 30, 1901
123 years ago

Hubert Cecil Booth receives a patent for the first powered vacuum cleaner.

Gordon Brown pictureAugust 30, 1907
117 years ago

Gordon Brown was born, who originated many of the concepts behind automatic-feedback control systems. Died August 23, 1996 (Age: 89).

John Mauchly pictureAugust 30, 1907
117 years ago

John Mauchly was born, an American physicist who helped develop the ENIAC, EDVAC, BINAC, and UNIVAC I. Died January 8, 1980 (Age: 73).

Guy Kawasaki pictureAugust 30, 1954
70 years ago

Guy Kawasaki was born, a silicon valley venture capitalist, author, and Apple Fellow.

Mochio Umeda pictureAugust 30, 1960
64 years ago

Mochio Umeda was born, a Japanese IT enterprise management consultant, author, and one of the most well-known commentators on IT.

Jason Shellen pictureAugust 30, 1973
51 years ago

Jason Shellen was born, Thing Labs and developed Blogger.

MicrosoftAugust 30, 2006
18 years ago

The Microsoft XNA tool set was released.

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