Today in computer history: August 3rd

Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 3rd of every year during the evolution of computers. August 3rd is the 216th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 150 days left in the year from this day.

Charles Stanhope pictureAugust 3, 1753
271 years ago

Charles Stanhope was born, a scientist and inventor of the printing press. Died December 15, 1816 (Age: 63).

Nathan Myhrvold pictureAugust 3, 1959
65 years ago

Nathan Myhrvold was born, former chief technology officer at Microsoft and co-founder of Intellectual Ventures.

ComputerAugust 3, 1977
47 years ago

Tandy announces it will manufacture the TRS-80, the first mass-produced computer.

AppleAugust 3, 1993
31 years ago

The first version of the Apple Newton operating system was released.

AppleAugust 3, 1993
31 years ago

Apple introduces the first and original Newton MessagePad.

Apple, Apple Newton, Chief technology officer, Computer, Founder, Inventor, Microsoft, Operating system, Press, Print, Released, Tandy, TRS, TRS-80

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