Today in computer history: October 2nd

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 2nd of every year during the evolution of computers. October 2nd is the 276th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 90 days left in the year from this day.

Martin Hellman pictureOctober 2, 1945
79 years ago

Martin Hellman was born, an American cryptologist best known for his invention of public key cryptography.

Guy Steele pictureOctober 2, 1954
70 years ago

Guy Steele was born, often called The Great Quux.

CompanyOctober 2, 2012
12 years ago

Commtouch completed its acquisition of FRISK.

CompanyOctober 2, 2015
9 years ago

Alphabet was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

MicrosoftOctober 2, 2018
6 years ago

Microsoft released the Surface Studio 2.

MicrosoftOctober 2, 2019
5 years ago

Microsoft introduced the Surface Duo.

Alphabet, Cryptography, Duo, Microsoft, Public key, Released, Surface, Surface Studio

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