Today in computer history: February 20th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on February 20th of every year during the evolution of computers. February 20th is the 51th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 315 days left in the year from this day.
February 20, 1736288 years ago
Johann Bischoff was born, Architect and planning director to the court who authored an account of the history of computing tools and methods (1804). Died April 14, 1811 (Age: 75).
February 20, 192698 years ago
Ken Olsen was born, the founder and former CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). Died February 6, 2011 (Age: 84).
February 20, 201014 years ago
The Personal Computer Museum demonstrated old computers can still be useful after showing a Commodore VIC-20 capable of viewing and making posts to Twitter.
February 20, 201212 years ago
Ansible was released.
February 20, 201311 years ago
Sony officially announced the PlayStation 4.
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