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.

Theodore Maiman pictureJuly 11, 1927
97 years ago

Theodore Maiman was born, the inventor of the first laser. Died May 5, 2007 (Age: 80).

Werner Koch pictureJuly 11, 1961
63 years ago

Werner Koch was born, a German free software activist known as the author of GNU Privacy Guard.

MicrosoftJuly 11, 2017
7 years ago

Microsoft announced the immediate end of support for Windows Phone and the Microsoft's smartphone app store.

App, App store, Free software, GNU, GNU Privacy Guard, Inventor, Laser, Microsoft, Phone, Privacy, Smartphone, Software, Windows, Windows Phone

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