Today in computer history: April 3rd
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 3rd of every year during the evolution of computers. April 3rd is the 94th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 272 days left in the year from this day.
111 years ago
Stephen Dunwell was born, an american electrical engineer who led the engineering effort in the development of IBM's STRETCH. Died March 21, 1994 (Age: 80).
51 years ago
Dr. Martin Cooper makes the first handheld cellular phone call to Dr. Joel S. Engel.
48 years ago
Ben Hammersley was born, a British Internet technologist, journalist, author, and broadcaster.
14 years ago
The Apple iPad was available for the first time in stores in the US.
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