Today in computer history: June 21th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on June 21th of every year during the evolution of computers. June 21th is the 173th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 193 days left in the year from this day.

ComputerJune 21, 1948
76 years ago

The world's first stored-program computer, the SSEM (Small Scale Experimental Machine), nicknamed the 'Manchester Baby' is built by Tom Kilburn.

Tim Bray pictureJune 21, 1955
69 years ago

Tim Bray was born, a Canadian software developer who helped create XML.

Pierre Omidyar pictureJune 21, 1967
57 years ago

Pierre Omidyar was born, a French-born entrepreneur, founder, and chairman of the eBay auction site.

Edward Snowden pictureJune 21, 1983
41 years ago

Edward Snowden was born, an American computer professional who leaked classified information from NSA to mainstream media.

IBMJune 21, 1988
36 years ago

IBM introduces the AS/400 computers.

BankruptJune 21, 2002
22 years ago

WorldCom the number 2 long-distance telephone and data service company filed for bankruptcy.

ComputerJune 21, 2011
13 years ago

Final Cut Pro was released by Macromedia.

ComputerJune 21, 2018
6 years ago

The University of Michigan announced the creation of the world's smallest computer, an ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller measuring 0.3 mm on each side.

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