Today in computer history: September 4th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 4th of every year during the evolution of computers. September 4th is the 248th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 118 days left in the year from this day.
142 years ago
The first commercial electric power station becomes operational.
136 years ago
Eastman Kodak was issued a patent for his roll-film box camera and founded the Kodak company the same year.
97 years ago
John McCarthy was born, an American computer scientist who coined the term artificial intelligence (AI) and created Lisp. Died October 24, 2011 (Age: 84).
26 years ago
Google files for incorporation in California.
12 years ago
Microsoft released Windows Server 2012.
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