Today in computer history: August 27th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 27th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 27th is the 240th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 126 days left in the year from this day.
August 27, 192698 years ago
Kristen Nygaard was born, a computer scientist who developed SIMULA I and SIMULA-67 - the first object-oriented programming languages. Died August 10, 2002 (Age: 75).
August 27, 200123 years ago
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 6.0.
August 27, 200123 years ago
Compaq introduces the Compaq Presario line of computers.
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