Today in computer history: May 12th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 12th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 12th is the 133th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 233 days left in the year from this day.
May 12, 1923101 years ago
Eugene Kleiner was born, one of the founders of Fairchild Semiconductor. Died November 20, 2003 (Age: 80).
May 12, 194183 years ago
German Konrad Zuse finishes the Z3 computer, a fully program-operational calculating machine and introduces it in Berlin.
May 12, 199430 years ago
ANSI approved the ATA standard.
May 12, 20177 years ago
The WannaCry ransomware attack began to attack computers running Microsoft Windows.
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