Today in computer history: September 1st
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 1st of every year during the evolution of computers. September 1st is the 245th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 121 days left in the year from this day.
189 years ago
William Jevons was born, a British economist and logician known for marginal utility theory. Died August 13, 1882 (Age: 46).
122 years ago
The French silent film "A Trip to the Moon" was first released, considered to be the first science fiction film.
93 years ago
Michael Rabin was born, an Israeli computer scientist known for the Miller-Rabin primality test.
41 years ago
Soviet jets shoot civilian Korean flight and kill all 269 passengers. Causing President Ronald Regan to make GPS available for civilians.
24 years ago
The Nokia 3310 mobile phone was announced.
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