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One such point was that on September 30th, 1941, Mauchly had written to Dr. Atanasoff, co-designer of the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, suggesting a cooperative effort. Mauchly was considering the development of a computer and had asked Atanasoff if he had any objection to the use of his concepts.
The judge would eventually rule in favor of Dr. Atanasoff.
September 30, 1988
IBM Announces Shipment of 3 Millionth PS/2 Personal Computer
What Happened on September 30th
September 30, 1941
Mauchly Writes Atanasoff Suggesting Cooperative Work
During the trial to decide who would receive credit for designing the first electronic computer, John Atanasoff's lawyer, Mr. Halladay finally persuaded John Mauchly to confirm several key points.
Martina Hingis (born September 30, 1980, KoΕ‘ice, Czechoslovakia [now in Slovakia]) is a Swiss professional tennis player who became the youngest person in the βopenβ era to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest to be ranked world number one. In her relatively short, injury-plagued career, she won five Grand Slam singles titlesβthe Australian Open (1997, 1998, 1999), Wimbledon (1997), and the United States Open (1997).
American actor James Dean, who became a symbol of the confused, restless, and idealistic youth of the 1950s, died in an automobile crash as he drove to a car rally in Salinas, California.
The Polynesian culture, natural environment, and people left a lasting impression on Gauguin, who settled there permanently in 1895. He lived on the island until his death in 1903, exploring Polynesian life and mysticism through paintings, prints, and sculptures.
A mysterious profile with a phosphorescent yellow eye peers out from behind a bouquet of exotic flowers, holding another flower against a violet background. This combination of a frequently demonic or enigmatic visage with a still lifeβa genre typically devoid of human presence except through their tracesβappears in Gauguin's work from an early stage. This small painting was influenced by his first trip to Tahiti in 1891.
#Astrology Astro Photo of the Day
The twenty galaxies arrayed in these panels are part of an ambitious astronomical survey of tidal stellar streams. Each panel presents a composite view; a deep, inverted image taken from publicly available imaging surveys of a field that surrounds a nearby massive galaxy image.
One of the dark and eerie folklore stories that may not be widely known comes from the remote regions of Scotland and Ireland and involves the terrifying figure of the Nuckelavee. This fearsome creature is deeply ingrained in the folklore of the Orkney Islands, a group of islands located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The Nuckelavee is considered one of the most malevolent beings in Scottish folklore, with a reputation for causing death, disease, and destruction.
Women Who Defied Traditional Gender Roles
One lesser-known historical woman who defied traditional gender roles and changed history was Sarojini Naidu, an Indian freedom fighter, poet, and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1879 in Hyderabad, India, during British colonial rule, Naidu broke numerous societal expectations for women in her era.
Racial #History
White Little Rock Voters Choose to Close Public Schools Rather Than Integrate
On September 27, 1958, following violent resistance and a legal campaign by the white community against attempts to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, city residents voted to close local public schools rather than comply with federal desegregation orders.
What Happened on September 27th
September 27, 1996
Hacker Mitnick Indicted on Charges
Kevin Mitnick, 33, was indicted on charges resulting from a 2 Β½-year hacking spree. Police accused the hacker, who called himself "Condor," of stealing software worth millions of dollars from major computer corporations. The maximum possible sentence for his crimes was 200 years.
Norman Conquest begun
On this day in 1066, after being delayed by bad weather, William, duke of Normandy, embarked his army and set sail for the southeastern coast of England in what would be known in history as the Norman Conquest.
Thomas Nast
American political caricaturist
born
September 27, 1840
Landau, Germany
(Born on this day)
died
December 7, 1902 (aged 62)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
It was awarded a gold medal at the 1824 Salon and was subsequently acquired for the prestigious collection of the French aristocrat, the Duchesse de Berry.
Louise-AdΓ©one DrΓΆlling, also known as Madame Joubert, was a French painter and draftswoman. Both her father, Martin DrΓΆlling, and her older brother, Michel Martin DrΓΆlling, were celebrated artists in their day. Having been taught by her father (who had also been the teacher of her brother), she practiced a highly skillful art.
Astro Photo of the Day #Astrology
In 1716, English astronomer Edmond Halley noted,
Women Who Defied Traditional Gender Roles
One lesser-known historical woman who defied traditional gender roles and changed history was Dr. James Barry, born as Margaret Ann Bulkley in Ireland around 1789. In a time when women were barred from entering the medical profession, Barry disguised herself as a man to pursue her passion for medicine.
