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.

John Warnock pictureOctober 6, 1940
84 years ago

John Warnock was born, the co-founder of Adobe. Died August 19, 2023 (Age: 82).

CourtOctober 6, 1941
83 years ago

Chester Carlson gets patent for electric photography more commonly known today as photocopying.

Jonathan Postel pictureOctober 6, 1943
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).

Adobe, Computer, Founder, Internet, Patent, Photocopy

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