Today in computer history: June 21th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on June 21th of every year during the evolution of computers. June 21th is the 173th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 193 days left in the year from this day.
76 years ago
The world's first stored-program computer, the SSEM (Small Scale Experimental Machine), nicknamed the 'Manchester Baby' is built by Tom Kilburn.
57 years ago
Pierre Omidyar was born, a French-born entrepreneur, founder, and chairman of the eBay auction site.
41 years ago
Edward Snowden was born, an American computer professional who leaked classified information from NSA to mainstream media.
36 years ago
IBM introduces the AS/400 computers.
22 years ago
WorldCom the number 2 long-distance telephone and data service company filed for bankruptcy.
13 years ago
Final Cut Pro was released by Macromedia.
6 years ago
The University of Michigan announced the creation of the world's smallest computer, an ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller measuring 0.3 mm on each side.
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