Today in computer history: August 18th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 18th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 18th is the 231th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 135 days left in the year from this day.

MicrosoftAugust 18, 1985
39 years ago

Microsoft releases first version of QuickBASIC.

BankruptAugust 18, 2001
23 years ago

Egghead filed for bankruptcy protection.

AdobeAugust 18, 2003
21 years ago

Cool Edit Pro is released. The program would later be renamed to Adobe Audition.

GoogleAugust 18, 2004
20 years ago

Google's initial public offering (IPO) of 19,605,052 shares becomes available at $85 a share.

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