Published on July 12, 2024
On This Day in Tech History
Stories Published July 12 Throughout History
Historic Tech Events
The Launch of the Etch A Sketch
1960
The Etch A Sketch, a mechanical drawing toy that uses a stylus to create line drawings on a screen filled with aluminum powder, was introduced by the Ohio Art Company at the International Toy Fair in New York.
The Rolling Stones Played Their First Show
1962
The iconic British rock band The Rolling Stones performed their first show at the Marquee Club in London on this day.
Thomas J. Watson Predicted That Eectronics Would Replace Mechanical Moving Parts in Machines.
1949
Thomas J. Watson, the CEO of IBM, predicted that electronics would eventually replace mechanical moving parts in machines. This prediction marked a significant insight into the future of computing and electronics, foreshadowing the evolution of technology towards more reliable and efficient electronic systems.
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