Today in computer history: July 11th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on July 11th of every year during the evolution of computers. July 11th is the 193th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 173 days left in the year from this day.
97 years ago
Theodore Maiman was born, the inventor of the first laser. Died May 5, 2007 (Age: 80).
63 years ago
Werner Koch was born, a German free software activist known as the author of GNU Privacy Guard.
7 years ago
Microsoft announced the immediate end of support for Windows Phone and the Microsoft's smartphone app store.
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