Today in computer history: January 16th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on January 16th of every year during the evolution of computers. January 16th is the 16th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 350 days left in the year from this day.
January 16, 196559 years ago
Jeffrey Skoll was born, a Canadian engineer and Internet entrepreneur known for being the first employee and president of eBay.
January 16, 198638 years ago
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) was formed.
January 16, 199628 years ago
AMD acquired NexGen.
January 16, 199628 years ago
Microsoft purchased Vermeer Technologies, Inc. for $133 million.
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