Today in computer history: September 2nd
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 2nd of every year during the evolution of computers. September 2nd is the 246th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 120 days left in the year from this day.
88 years ago
Andrew Grove was born, the former CEO of Intel. Died March 21, 2016 (Age: 79).
60 years ago
Tom Hall was born, an American game designer who founded id Software where he served as creative director and designer.
55 years ago
The first data moves from UCLA host to the IMP switch becoming the first Internet traffic.
55 years ago
The first U.S. bank ATM goes into operation.
20 years ago
Acclaim filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy.
16 years ago
Google releases the first beta version of Chrome.
14 years ago
Samsung released their first tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab.
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