Today in computer history: August 12th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 12th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 12th is the 225th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 141 days left in the year from this day.

IBMAugust 12, 1981
43 years ago

IBM announces the the first PC, the IBM 5150.

Hard driveAugust 12, 2003
21 years ago

Iomega introduced the first RRD (removable rigid disk).

ComputerAugust 12, 2019
5 years ago

Verizon agreed to sell Tumblr to Automattic.

Automattic, Disk, IBM, Iomega, PC, Removable, Removable rigid disk, Rigid disk, Tumblr, Verizon

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