Today in computer history: May 24th

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 24th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 24th is the 145th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 221 days left in the year from this day.

PhoneMay 24, 1844
180 years ago

Samuel Morse dispatches the first telegraphic message over a line from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore.

GameMay 24, 1972
52 years ago

The first video game console called the Magnavox Odyssey was demonstrated.

Console, Game

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