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Famous Birth Today in History
Peter Thomas Kirstein
Date of Birth
20 Jun, 1933
Date of Death
08 Jan, 2020
Age at time of Death
86 years
Cause of Death
Brain tumor
Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Peter Thomas Kirstein's Quote's
Did You Know?
Kirstein played a crucial role in establishing the first international connection on ARPANET, linking the UK's National Physical Laboratory to the network in 1973, laying the groundwork for global internet connectivity.
Kirstein was a staunch advocate for open standards and collaborative research, believing in the importance of transparency and cooperation in driving innovation and progress in the field of computer networking.
Kirstein was born in Berlin in 1933 but moved to the UK in 1937, later becoming known as the "father of the European Internet"
Throughout his career, Kirstein held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Computer Board for Universities and Research Councils (CBUC) and Director of the European Academic and Research Network (EARN), demonstrating his influence and impact on a global scale.
Famous Death Today in History
Jack Kilby
Date of Birth
08 Nov, 1923
Date of Death
20 Jun, 2005
Age at time of Death
81 years
Cause of Death
cancer
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Jack Kilby's Quote's
Did You Know?
He held over 60 patents throughout his career.
He is best known as the co-inventor of the integrated circuit (IC), commonly known as the microchip.
Jack Kilby received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for his contribution to the development of the integrated circuit.
Kilby also made significant contributions to the development of the handheld calculator, thermal printer, and the development of the first portable electronic calculator.
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