Today in computer history: May 6th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on May 6th of every year during the evolution of computers. May 6th is the 127th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 239 days left in the year from this day.
May 6, 1854170 years ago
George Fairchild was born, a businessman and investor and best known as the chairman of IBM. Died December 31, 1924 (Age: 71).
May 6, 194975 years ago
The EDSAC computer performs its first calculation and later became the computer to run the first graphical computer game.
May 6, 195668 years ago
Jim Ellis was born, a computer scientist who help create Usenet. Died June 28, 2001 (Age: 45).
May 6, 201014 years ago
The first non-latin web addresses appear with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates country codes in Arabic scripts.
May 6, 201311 years ago
Adobe announced that they would no longer release new versions of their popular Creative Suite bundles. Going forward, all Adobe software is only accessible via a Creative Cloud subscription.
May 6, 201311 years ago
Adobe announced the discontinuation of Adobe Fireworks.
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