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Grace Hopper was an American computer scientist, mathematician and pioneer of computer programming, the first to devise the theory of machine-independent programming languages.
Due by December 25, 2026Ada Lovelace was born on December 10th, 1815 and considered the world’s first computer programmer. Her AWOL dad was Lord Byron.
Due by November 27, 2026Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American actress, producer, and inventor who was responsible for developing the technology now used for Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. She also invented an improved traffic stoplight and a tablet that would dissolve in water to create a flavored carbonated drink.
Due by October 30, 2026Ray Charles (born September 23rd, 1930) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over the course of a 60-year career, he became one of the most respected and decorated musicians of all time and defined the soul genre.
Due by September 25, 2026Neil Armstrong was born on August 5th 1930. He was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who became the first person to walk on the moon. Due to his calm demeanor under pressure, he was known to his colleagues as the "Ice Commander."
Due by August 28, 2026Stephanie Louise Kwolek (born on July 31st, 1923) was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar (poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide). Her career at the DuPont company spanned more than 40 years.
Due by July 31, 2026Katherine Johnson was a mathematician and aerospace technologist whose was essential to the Apollo 11 moon landing in June of 1969.
Due by June 26, 2026Sir Timothy Berners-Lee (also known as TimBL and born in June of 1955) is an English computer scientist who is best known for inventing the world wide web and implementing the first successful communication between a HTTP client and server.
Due by May 29, 2026On May 3rd 1978, Gary Thuerk became the father of email marketing by sending bulk email to everyone on the ARPANET, immediately elicited wrath from basically everyone. His goal was to advertise the DECSYSTEM-20 computer.
Due by April 30, 2026•0/8 issues closedNamed after Dolores Huerta who was born April 10th and spent her career on the front lines of the feminist and labor movements. She co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
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