Today in computer history: August 29th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 29th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 29th is the 242th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 124 days left in the year from this day.
71 years ago
TEAC was formed.
57 years ago
Jon Tetzchner was born, founder and former CEO of Opera Software who left company in the year 2011.
55 years ago
First network switch and first piece of Internet equipment called IMP (Interface Message Processor) was sent to UCLA.
27 years ago
Kibble changes its name to Netflix.
21 years ago
The Internet VoIP service Skype goes public.
10 years ago
The movie Imitation Game was released.
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