Today in computer history: October 16th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 16th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 16th is the 290th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 76 days left in the year from this day.
October 16, 195866 years ago
Michael Muuss was born, author of the freeware network tool ping which has been implemented on many operating systems. Died November 20, 2000 (Age: 42).
October 16, 199529 years ago
The first recorded use of the term Spyware was used in a Usenet post poking fun of Windows 95 source code.
October 16, 201410 years ago
Apple released the Yosemite version of OS X.
October 16, 20186 years ago
Microsoft released the Surface Pro 6.
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