Today in computer history: March 8th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on March 8th of every year during the evolution of computers. March 8th is the 68th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 298 days left in the year from this day.
March 8, 1617407 years ago
Tito Burattini was born, Scientist, architect, Egyptologist, instrument-maker, traveller, engineer, and creator of the calculating machine. Died November 17, 1681 (Age: 64).
March 8, 1900124 years ago
Howard Aiken was born, the designer behind the IBM Harvard Mark I Computer. Died March 14, 1973 (Age: 73).
March 8, 1922102 years ago
Ralph Baer was born, the father of video games. Died December 6, 2014 (Age: 92).
March 8, 192797 years ago
Gerard Salton was born, who was best known for developing Vector Space Model for information retrieval. Died August 28, 1995 (Age: 68).
March 8, 194777 years ago
Michael Hart was born, an American author, best known as one of the inventors of the electronic book (or ebook). Died September 6, 2011 (Age: 64).
March 8, 195569 years ago
MIT introduces the Whirlwind machine, the first digital computer with magnetic core RAM and real-time graphics.
March 8, 198341 years ago
The IBM XT was first introduced.
March 8, 200123 years ago
AOL memberships surpass 28 million.
March 8, 20177 years ago
General Wireless Operatings Inc. (RadioShack) filed for bankruptcy.
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