Computer history - 1926
Updated: 10/18/2022 by Computer Hope
Major computer events in 1926
The first patent for the semiconductor transistor was created.
Computer and technology-related events in 1926
The first joystick was invented by C.B. Mirick at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
Computer companies and organizations founded in 1926
Packard Bell was founded in 1926.
Computer pioneers born in 1926
Ken Olsen was born on February 20, 1926.
Stanley Gill was born on March 26, 1926.
Paul Baran was born on April 29, 1926.
Oliver Selfridge was born on May 10, 1926.
John Kemeny was born on May 31, 1926.
John Diebold was born on June 8, 1926.
Fernando Corbató was born on July 1, 1926.
Carl Petri was born on July 12, 1926.
Arthur Rock was born on August 19, 1926.
Kristen Nygaard was born on August 27, 1926.
Andrew Bobeck was born on October 1, 1926.
Willem Poel was born on December 2, 1926.