History: April 7 (#1)

History: April 7 (#1)
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April 7, 1964 IBM announces the System/360.

Commentary

Commentary

On April 7, in the year 1964: IBM announces the System/360. The IBM System/360 (S/360) is a family of computer systems announced by IBM on April 7, 1964, and delivered between 1965 and 1978. Why April 7, 1964 matters: IBM announces the System/360. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: April 7, 1964 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: IBM announces the System/360. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_System%2F360 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)