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.
May 19, 193490 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).
May 19, 194282 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).
May 19, 199925 years ago
SETI@Home, which enables users all over the world to help search for extraterrestrial intelligence was released.
May 19, 199925 years ago
The movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released.
May 19, 200519 years ago
The movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was released.
May 19, 201014 years ago
WebM was released.
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