Today in computer history: October 9th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on October 9th of every year during the evolution of computers. October 9th is the 283th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 83 days left in the year from this day.
October 9, 1912112 years ago
Oliver Standingford was born, who oversaw the first computer used for commercial business applications. Died 1980 (Age: 67-68).
October 9, 199628 years ago
SBS Technologies, Inc. announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Bit 3 Computer Corporation for $24 million.
October 9, 200123 years ago
AMD announces a new branding scheme, using monikers like 1800+ and 1700+ instead of clock speed.
October 9, 200618 years ago
Google purchases YouTube for $1.65 billion.
October 9, 200717 years ago
The game Portal was released by Valve.
October 9, 200816 years ago
Infogrames completed its takeover of Atari Inc.
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