Computer history - 1921
Updated: 12/31/2022 by Computer Hope
Major computer events in 1921
The first Radio Shack store opened in 1921.
Computer and technology-related events in 1921
Czech playwright Karel Capek coined the term "robot" in the 1921 play RUR (Rossum's Universal Robots).
Computer company events in 1921
Computing Scale Company of America (subsidiary of C-T-R) was renamed Dayton Scale Company.
Computer pioneers born in 1921
Lotfali Zadeh was born on February 4, 1921.
Kathleen Antonelli was born on February 12, 1921.
Alexander (Sandy) Shafto Douglas was born on May 21, 1921.
Robert Everett was born on June 26, 1921.
Forrest Parry was born on July 4, 1921.
John Bennet was born on July 31, 1921.
Tom Kilburn was born on August 11, 1921.
Gerald Estrin was born on September 9, 1921.
Robert Prim was born in 1921.