Today in computer history: April 20th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 20th of every year during the evolution of computers. April 20th is the 111th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 255 days left in the year from this day.
120 years ago
George Stibitz was born, a computer pioneer recognized as the fathers of the modern first digital computer. Died January 31, 1995 (Age: 91).
78 years ago
Robert Stein was born, a computer pioneer who founded the Voyager Company.
64 years ago
Brad Templeton was born, a software Architect and early pioneer of Usenet.
31 years ago
NetBSD 0.8 was released.
23 years ago
Dell became the largest PC maker.
16 years ago
Intel releases the Core 2 Duo E7200 (3 MB Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB).
9 years ago
Google shut down Google Helpouts.
8 years ago
Lexmark announced it would be acquiring Apex Technology.
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