Today in computer history: June 8th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on June 8th of every year during the evolution of computers. June 8th is the 160th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 206 days left in the year from this day.
June 8, 192698 years ago
John Diebold was born, a consultant and writer who championed the widespread use of computing and automated technology. Died December 26, 2005 (Age: 79).
June 8, 193688 years ago
Robert Floyd was born, a computer scientist who designed the Floyd-Warshall algorithm. Died September 25, 2001 (Age: 65).
June 8, 195569 years ago
Dave Raggett was born, Computer specialist who has played a major role in implementing the World Wide Web since 1992, developing HTTP, XHTML, and HTML.
June 8, 197846 years ago
Intel introduced the 8086.
June 8, 199529 years ago
The server-side interpreted scripting language, PHP was publicly released by Rasmus Lerdorf.
June 8, 199826 years ago
ICQ was purchased by AOL for $287 million.
June 8, 199826 years ago
SETI@Home was introduced.
June 8, 200519 years ago
Unity engine was released.
June 8, 200915 years ago
Apple introduced macOSX 10.6, code-named Snow Leopard.
June 8, 201014 years ago
PMC-Sierra, Inc. completed the acquisition of Adaptec, inc. storage division and became Adaptec by PMC.
June 8, 20159 years ago
Apple introduced macOSX 10.11, code-named El Captain.
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