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.

Werner Siemens pictureDecember 13, 1816
208 years ago

Werner Siemens was born, a German inventor and industrialist and founder of the Siemens company. Died December 6, 1892 (Age: 75).

Jack Tramiel pictureDecember 13, 1928
96 years ago

Jack Tramiel was born, the founder of Commodore International. Died April 8, 2012 (Age: 84).

Herbert Freeman pictureDecember 13, 1945
79 years ago

Herbert Freeman was born, a computer scientist who made contributions to computer graphics.

ComputerDecember 13, 2000
24 years ago

ATA-5 standard is approved by ANSI.

TimeDecember 13, 2006
18 years ago

TIME magazine names "You" as the person of the year with growth and success of community driven websites and content.

GoogleDecember 13, 2006
18 years ago

Google introduces Patent search, which searches over 7 million patents.

GoogleDecember 13, 2013
11 years ago

Google acquires the engineering and robotics company Boston Dynamics.

AppleDecember 13, 2016
8 years ago

Apple released the Apple AirPods wireless headphones.

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