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.
86 years ago
Thomas Cover was born, an Information theorist and professor at Stanford University. Died March 26, 2012 (Age: 73).
80 years ago
The Harvard Mark I computer was officially presented at Harvard University.
58 years ago
Jimmy Wales was born, an American Internet entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and promoter of Wikipedia.
18 years ago
Apple introduced the first Mac Pro.
Computer pioneers
Linux/Unix history
Internet history
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