Today in computer history: September 12th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on September 12th of every year during the evolution of computers. September 12th is the 256th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 110 days left in the year from this day.
124 years ago
Haskell Curry was born, pioneer of combinatorial logic. Died September 1, 1982 (Age: 81).
66 years ago
The first working integrated circuit was developed by Robert Noyce of Fairchild Semiconductor and Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments.
65 years ago
The Luna 2 was launched and became the first human-made object to land on the moon.
21 years ago
Valve introduced Steam.
19 years ago
EBay acquired Skype for approximately $2.6 billion.
18 years ago
Apple introduces the iTV (now known as the Apple TV).
17 years ago
QNX Software Systems announced the QNX source code would be released as a new hybrid software licensing that would combine the best of open source and commercial software.
12 years ago
Apple introduced the iPhone 5 along with the Apple EarPods.
7 years ago
Apple introduced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 plus, and an edge-to-edge iPhone X with Face ID and updated Secure Enclave.
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