Today in computer history: September 13th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 13th of every year during the evolution of computers. September 13th is the 257th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 109 days left in the year from this day.
125 years ago
Henry Bliss becomes the first North American pedestrian to be killed by an automobile.
111 years ago
Herman Goldstine was born, a mathematician and computer scientist who helped develop the ENIAC. Died June 16, 2004 (Age: 91).
106 years ago
Herbert Grosch was born, a computer scientist best known for Grosch's law, which states economy is as the square root of the speed. Died January 18, 2010 (Age: 92).
83 years ago
Ed Roberts was born, the father of the personal computer. Died April 1, 2010 (Age: 68).
68 years ago
The first computer (IBM 305 RAMAC) ships with a 1-ton hard drive with 50 24-inch platters storing up to 5 million characters.
57 years ago
David Wise was born, a British video game music composer known for his work on Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country series.
54 years ago
Jason Scott was born, an American archivist, filmmaker and technology historian.
46 years ago
Peter Sunde was born, the founder of Flattr and ex-spokesperson Pirate Bay.
39 years ago
Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo was released.
4 years ago
NVIDIA announced it's acquiring Arm for $40 billion.
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