Today in computer history: July 27th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on July 27th of every year during the evolution of computers. July 27th is the 209th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 157 days left in the year from this day.
83 years ago
August-Wilhelm Scheer was born, the founder and director of IDS Scheer AG.
79 years ago
Edmund Clarke was born, FORE system professor and computer scientist who developed a method for verifying hardware and software designs.
70 years ago
Robert Enderle was born, an American technology analyst and labeled as the most quoted technology analysts in the media.
63 years ago
The first IBM Selectric typewriter was released.
48 years ago
Demis Hassabis was born, a British artificial intelligence researcher, neuroscientist, computer game designer and gamer.
43 years ago
Microsoft buys the rights for QDOS from Seattle Computer Products (SCP) for $25,000.
31 years ago
Microsoft releases Windows NT 3.1.
18 years ago
Intel introduces the Intel Core 2 processor E6300 (2M Cache, 1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB).
14 years ago
StarCraft 2 was released by Blizzard. The game sells over 3 million copies in the first month of release, becoming the fastest selling real-time strategy game ever at the time.
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