Today in computer history: July 24th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on July 24th of every year during the evolution of computers. July 24th is the 206th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 160 days left in the year from this day.
100 years ago
Max Palevsky was born, an American art collector, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and computer technology pioneer with Packard Bell. Died May 5, 2010 (Age: 85).
79 years ago
Azim Premji was born, an Indian business tycoon, philanthropist, and chairman of Wipro Limited.
78 years ago
Al Lowe was born, an American programmer, and game designer known for the Leisure Suit Larry game series.
28 years ago
Caldera filed a lawsuit against Microsoft for its alleged illegal activities and unfair practices in making MS-DOS and its successors, which it claims use CP/M at their core.
18 years ago
AMD announced its acquisition of ATI.
11 years ago
Android version 4.3 was released.
11 years ago
Google introduced the Chromecast.
9 years ago
AT&T completes its acquisition of DirecTV for $49 billion.
5 years ago
Corsair announced it had acquired Origin PC.
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