Today in computer history: August 4th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on August 4th of every year during the evolution of computers. August 4th is the 217th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 149 days left in the year from this day.
106 years ago
Sidney Harman was born, an American business man who with Bernard Kardon made the first integrated hi-fi receiver and founded Harman Kardon. Died April 12, 2011 (Age: 92).
92 years ago
Frances Allen was born, an American computer scientist and pioneer in the field of optimizing compilers. Died August 4, 2020 (Age: 88).
68 years ago
Meg Whitman was born, an American business executive and president of Hewlett-Packard.
29 years ago
The domain ebay.com goes online.
21 years ago
NVIDIA acquires MediaQ, Inc.
Computer pioneers
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