Today in computer history: November 8th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on November 8th of every year during the evolution of computers. November 8th is the 313th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 53 days left in the year from this day.

HardwareNovember 8, 1895
129 years ago

Wilhelm Rontgen discovers X-rays.

HardwareNovember 8, 1898
126 years ago

Nikola Tesla invents the remote control.

George Dantzig pictureNovember 8, 1914
110 years ago

George Dantzig was born, a mathematical scientist best known for linear programming. Died May 13, 2005 (Age: 91).

Hermann Zapf pictureNovember 8, 1918
106 years ago

Hermann Zapf was born, a German typeface designer whose work includes Palatino and Optima typefaces. Died June 4, 2015 (Age: 96).

Jack Kilby pictureNovember 8, 1923
101 years ago

Jack Kilby was born, an inventor of the integrated circuit, microchip, and the thermal printer. Died June 20, 2005 (Age: 82).

William Joy pictureNovember 8, 1954
70 years ago

William Joy was born, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems, helped with the development of BSD, and original author of vi.

Robert Morris pictureNovember 8, 1965
59 years ago

Robert Morris was born, best known for creating the Morris Worm, the first Internet worm.

Tom Anderson pictureNovember 8, 1970
54 years ago

Tom Anderson was born, a co-founder of Myspace.

Aaron Swartz pictureNovember 8, 1986
38 years ago

Aaron Swartz was born, an American computer programmer, writer, and Internet activist. Died January 11, 2013 (Age: 26).

BSD, Circuit, Computer, Founder, Integrate, Integrated circuit, Internet, Internet worm, Inventor, Linear, MySpace, Printer, Programmer, Programming, Remote, Remote control, Sun, Tesla, Thermal printer, Typeface, VI, X-Ray

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