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.

Andrew Grove pictureSeptember 2, 1936
88 years ago

Andrew Grove was born, the former CEO of Intel. Died March 21, 2016 (Age: 79).

Tom Hall pictureSeptember 2, 1964
60 years ago

Tom Hall was born, an American game designer who founded id Software where he served as creative director and designer.

InternetSeptember 2, 1969
55 years ago

The first data moves from UCLA host to the IMP switch becoming the first Internet traffic.

CompanySeptember 2, 1969
55 years ago

The first U.S. bank ATM goes into operation.

BankruptSeptember 2, 2004
20 years ago

Acclaim filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy.

GoogleSeptember 2, 2008
16 years ago

Google releases the first beta version of Chrome.

ComputerSeptember 2, 2010
14 years ago

Samsung released their first tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab.

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