Today in computer history: September 4th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 4th of every year during the evolution of computers. September 4th is the 248th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 118 days left in the year from this day.

PowerSeptember 4, 1882
142 years ago

The first commercial electric power station becomes operational.

MovieSeptember 4, 1888
136 years ago

Eastman Kodak was issued a patent for his roll-film box camera and founded the Kodak company the same year.

John McCarthy pictureSeptember 4, 1927
97 years ago

John McCarthy was born, an American computer scientist who coined the term artificial intelligence (AI) and created Lisp. Died October 24, 2011 (Age: 84).

GoogleSeptember 4, 1998
26 years ago

Google files for incorporation in California.

MicrosoftSeptember 4, 2012
12 years ago

Microsoft released Windows Server 2012.

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