Today in computer history: October 6th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 6th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 6th is the 280th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 86 days left in the year from this day.
October 6, 1940
84 years ago
84 years ago
John Warnock was born, the co-founder of Adobe. Died August 19, 2023 (Age: 82).
October 6, 1941
83 years ago
83 years ago
Chester Carlson gets patent for electric photography more commonly known today as photocopying.
October 6, 1943
81 years ago
81 years ago
Jonathan Postel was born, an American computer scientist who made many significant contributions to the development of the Internet. Died October 16, 1998 (Age: 55).
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