Today in computer history: October 26th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 26th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 26th is the 300th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 66 days left in the year from this day.
67 years ago
The Russian satellite Sputnik runs out of batteries and stops transmitting its steady beep.
40 years ago
The original Terminator movie was released.
30 years ago
NetBSD 1.0 was released.
29 years ago
CPAN was introduced.
18 years ago
President George Bush signs the US Patriot Act, reducing restrictions on telephone, e-mail, and other communication searches.
17 years ago
Apple introduces Mac OS X 10.5 code named Leopard.
15 years ago
The Borderlands game was first released for the PC.
12 years ago
Microsoft releases Windows 8 and Surface.
9 years ago
Microsoft released the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book.
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