Today in computer history: April 7th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on April 7th of every year during the evolution of computers. April 7th is the 98th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 268 days left in the year from this day.
80 years ago
David Clark was born, an American computer scientist known for the Clark-Wilson model.
71 years ago
IBM introduces the 701 to the public.
60 years ago
IBM introduces its System/360.
55 years ago
Steve Crocker released RFC #1, which introduced the Host-to-Host and talking about the IMP software.
25 years ago
Howard Lance, chief executive officer of Astec announced Astec was now 100-percent owned by Emerson Electric Company.
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