Today in computer history: May 5th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 5th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 5th is the 126th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 240 days left in the year from this day.

Charles Thomas pictureMay 5, 1785
239 years ago

Charles Thomas was born, the designer of the Arithmometer, the first successful mechanical calculator. Died March 12, 1870 (Age: 84).

August Dvorak pictureMay 5, 1894
130 years ago

August Dvorak was born, an educational psychologist best known for creating the Dvorak simplified keyboard. Died October 10, 1975 (Age: 81).

Peter Molyneux pictureMay 5, 1959
65 years ago

Peter Molyneux was born, an English video game designer and game programmer.

Adrian Carmack pictureMay 5, 1969
55 years ago

Adrian Carmack was born, one of the founders of iD Software.

GameMay 5, 1992
32 years ago

Wolfenstein 3D, the first popular game with ray casting, was released.

MicrosoftMay 5, 1999
25 years ago

Microsoft Windows 98 SE was released.

InternetMay 5, 2003
21 years ago

Internet site LinkedIn launches.

BankruptMay 5, 2009
15 years ago

Soyo completed its bankruptcy and ceased operations.

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