Today in computer history: September 5th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 5th of every year during the evolution of computers. September 5th is the 249th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 117 days left in the year from this day.
144 years ago
James Bryce was born, supervising engineer of the division that developed time recording machines. Died 1949 (Age: 69).
92 years ago
Robert Dennard was born, the inventor of DRAM. Died April 23, 2024 (Age: 91).
66 years ago
Martin Odersky was born, a German computer scientist and Professor of programming methods at EPFL in Switzerland who specializes in code analysis.
47 years ago
NASA Voyager 1 was launched into space. This spacecraft was the farthest man-made object in space.
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