1623 – Blaise Pascal is Born
Mathematician Blaise Pascal was born in France. Before he died at age 39, Pascal produced several important theorems and treatises on geometry, physics, and other subjects. His most significant contribution to computing came with the invention of the Pascaline, a digital calculator that he designed to help his father in his tax-collecting work.
1976 – Viking 1 Enters Mars Orbit
The Viking 1 spacecraft enters into the orbit around the planet Mars 10 months after being launched from Earth. Viking 1 would become the first US spacecraft to land on Mars and the first spacecraft overall to successfully soft land and perform a mission on Mars.
1984 – X Window System
Jim Gettys and Bob Schiefler announced collaboration of a new operating system in the X Window System. This gives the basic framework for a GUI. Currently, it is referred to as X11, R7.7.
2003 – Apple released dock connector-to-USB 2.0 cables and drivers for third-generation iPod had been FireWire only.
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