Today in computer history: August 5th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 5th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 5th is the 218th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 148 days left in the year from this day.

Reid Hoffman pictureAugust 5, 1967
57 years ago

Reid Hoffman was born, an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author known as the co-founder of LinkedIn.

Xeni Jardin pictureAugust 5, 1970
54 years ago

Xeni Jardin was born, an American digital media commentator, tech culture journalist, weblogger, and founder of Boing Boing.

SpaceAugust 5, 2012
12 years ago

The space craft Curiosity lands on Mars.

Digital, Digital media, Entrepreneur, Founder, LinkedIn, Venture capitalist

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