Today in computer history: January 17th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on January 17th of every year during the evolution of computers. January 17th is the 17th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 349 days left in the year from this day.
318 years ago
Benjamin Franklin was born, an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, and much more. Died April 17, 1790 (Age: 83).
142 years ago
Thomas Edison was awarded patent for the carbon microphone used in telephones.
24 years ago
ScanSoft acquired Caere.
17 years ago
The Storm Worm was first detected.
17 years ago
VirtualBox was released.
15 years ago
The Moonshot Factory began development on the Waymo project.
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