Today in computer history: June 29th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on June 29th of every year during the evolution of computers. June 29th is the 181th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 185 days left in the year from this day.
June 29, 195173 years ago
John Doerr was born, an American venture capitalist widely regarded as one of the top technology venture capitalists in the world.
June 29, 198737 years ago
Microsoft acquires Forethought, the developer of what we know today as Microsoft PowerPoint.
June 29, 200024 years ago
Blizzard released the game Diablo II.
June 29, 200717 years ago
Apple introduced the iPhone in the United States.
June 29, 200816 years ago
XM and Sirius satellite radio service merge.
June 29, 200915 years ago
The acquisition of Tundra by IDT was finalized.
June 29, 201113 years ago
Newscorp sold MySpace to Specific Media Group for $35 million, around $473 million less than it initially paid for it.
June 29, 20177 years ago
AMD released their first Ryzen 3 processors, the Pro 1200 and Pro 1300 models.
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