Today in computer history: May 19th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 19th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 19th is the 140th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 226 days left in the year from this day.
90 years ago
Ralph Griswold was born, an American computer scientist noted for his research into high-level programming languages and symbolic computation. Died October 4, 2006 (Age: 72).
82 years ago
Gary Kildall was born, the American computer scientist and microcomputer entrepreneur who invented the CP/M operating system and gave Bill Gates the world. Died July 11, 1994 (Age: 52).
25 years ago
SETI@Home, which enables users all over the world to help search for extraterrestrial intelligence was released.
25 years ago
The movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released.
19 years ago
The movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was released.
14 years ago
WebM was released.
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