Today in computer history: May 21th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 21th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 21th is the 142th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 224 days left in the year from this day.

Borje Langefors pictureMay 21, 1915
109 years ago

Borje Langefors was born, a Swedish engineer and computer scientist who made systems development a science. Died December 13, 2009 (Age: 94).

Alexander Douglas pictureMay 21, 1921
103 years ago

Alexander Douglas was born, the developer of the first graphical computer game, OXO. Died April 29, 2010 (Age: 88).

MovieMay 21, 1980
44 years ago

The movie Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was released.

ComputerMay 21, 2009
15 years ago

VMware vSphere was officially released.

MicrosoftMay 21, 2013
11 years ago

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, a new gaming console.

CompanyMay 21, 2018
6 years ago

Epic Games announced it would provide $100 million for Fortnite e-sports tournament price pools in the first year of competitive play.

Computer, Console, Developer, Epic, Epic Games, E-sports, Fortnite, GAM, Game, Microsoft, Movie, OXO, Released, Science, VMware, VMware vSphere, Xbox

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