Today in computer history: August 7th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 7th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 7th is the 220th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 146 days left in the year from this day.

Thomas Cover pictureAugust 7, 1938
86 years ago

Thomas Cover was born, an Information theorist and professor at Stanford University. Died March 26, 2012 (Age: 73).

ComputerAugust 7, 1944
80 years ago

The Harvard Mark I computer was officially presented at Harvard University.

Jon Hall pictureAugust 7, 1950
74 years ago

Jon Hall was born, the executive director of Linux International.

Jimmy Wales pictureAugust 7, 1966
58 years ago

Jimmy Wales was born, an American Internet entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and promoter of Wikipedia.

AppleAugust 7, 2006
18 years ago

Apple introduced the first Mac Pro.

Apple, Computer, Entrepreneur, Founder, Internet, Linux, MAC, Mac Pro, Mark I, Presented, Pro, Wikipedia

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