Today in computer history: August 14th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 14th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 14th is the 227th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 139 days left in the year from this day.
August 14, 1888136 years ago
John Baird was born, a Scottish engineer who invented the world's first mechanical television. Died June 14, 1946 (Age: 57).
August 14, 195272 years ago
Kevin Kelly was born, founder, and executive editor of WIRED magazine and former editor and publisher of the Whole Earth Catalog.
August 14, 198143 years ago
Barrett Brown was born, an American activist, author, and founder of Project PM.
August 14, 200123 years ago
IBM stops selling AMD-based PCs in North America.
August 14, 200816 years ago
The W32.Gammima.AG worm snuck itself onto the International space station becoming the first known computer virus to travel into space.
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