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.
August 18, 1985
39 years ago
39 years ago
Microsoft releases first version of QuickBASIC.
August 18, 2001
23 years ago
23 years ago
Egghead filed for bankruptcy protection.
August 18, 2003
21 years ago
21 years ago
Cool Edit Pro is released. The program would later be renamed to Adobe Audition.
August 18, 2004
20 years ago
20 years ago
Google's initial public offering (IPO) of 19,605,052 shares becomes available at $85 a share.
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