Today in computer history: December 13th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on December 13th of every year during the evolution of computers. December 13th is the 348th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 18 days left in the year from this day.
208 years ago
Werner Siemens was born, a German inventor and industrialist and founder of the Siemens company. Died December 6, 1892 (Age: 75).
96 years ago
Jack Tramiel was born, the founder of Commodore International. Died April 8, 2012 (Age: 84).
79 years ago
Herbert Freeman was born, a computer scientist who made contributions to computer graphics.
24 years ago
ATA-5 standard is approved by ANSI.
18 years ago
TIME magazine names "You" as the person of the year with growth and success of community driven websites and content.
18 years ago
Google introduces Patent search, which searches over 7 million patents.
11 years ago
Google acquires the engineering and robotics company Boston Dynamics.
8 years ago
Apple released the Apple AirPods wireless headphones.
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