Computer History - 1943
Major computer events in 1943
ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), the first general-purpose electronic digital calculator begins to be constructed. This computer by most is considered to be the first electronic computer.
Other computer events in 1943
The Colossus, the first electric programmable computer developed by Tommy Flowers is first demonstrated in December 1943.
Dan Noble with Motorola designs a "Walkie Talkie" the first portable FM two-way radio that a backpack version that weighed 35 pounds.
Computer companies founded in 1943
Hydro-Aire is founded.
Computer pioneers born in 1943
James Goodnight is born January 6, 1943
Nolan Bushnell is born February 5, 1943
Charles Thacker is born February 26, 1943
Jef Raskin is born March 9, 1943
Peter Karmanos is born March 11, 1943
David S. Morse is born April 15, 1943
Fujio Masuoka is born May 8, 1943
Vint Cerf is born June 23, 1943
Bill Moggridge is born June 25, 1943
Masatoshi Shima is born August 22, 1943
Jonathan Postel is born October 6, 1943
Michael Stonebraker is born October 11, 1943
Peter Norton is born November 14, 1943
Nicholas Negroponte is born December 1, 1943
Butler Lampson is born December 23, 1943
Bill Gosper is born in 1943
John Draper is born in 1943
Computer pioneer deaths in 1943
Nikola Tesla passes away January 7, 1943 (Age: 86)
David Hilbert passes away February 14, 1943 (Age: 81)