Today in computer history: November 16th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on November 16th of every year during the evolution of computers. November 16th is the 321th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 45 days left in the year from this day.

Christopher Strachey pictureNovember 16, 1916
108 years ago

Christopher Strachey was born, a British scientist known for CPL and Fundamental Concepts in Programming Languages. Died May 18, 1975 (Age: 59).

Gene Amdahl pictureNovember 16, 1922
102 years ago

Gene Amdahl was born, an american computer architect and founder of Amdahl Corporation. Died November 10, 2015 (Age: 92).

David Patterson pictureNovember 16, 1947
77 years ago

David Patterson was born, an American computer pioneer who coined and contributed to RISC.

Shigeru Miyamoto pictureNovember 16, 1952
72 years ago

Shigeru Miyamoto was born, a video game designer and producer known for many successful video game franchises, including Donkey Kong.

MicrosoftNovember 16, 1996
28 years ago

Microsoft Windows CE 1.0 was released as a portable operating system solution.

GameNovember 16, 2004
20 years ago

The game Half-Life 2 was released by Valve Corporation.

HardwareNovember 16, 2007
17 years ago

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) was introduced to the public.

ComputerNovember 16, 2010
14 years ago

Barnes & Noble releases their Nook Color.

GoogleNovember 16, 2011
13 years ago

Google released Google Play Music.

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