On September, 9 1945 the scientists of the Harvard University while testing the computer Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator have found a moth which has got stuck between the contacts of the electromechanical relay. The work they performed required some description, and the word has been found – «debugging» (literally: disposal of an insect) – and nowadays it is used to describe the process of identifying and eliminating bugs which cause a computer to malfunction.
The removed insect was pasted into the computer log with the entry: “First actual case of bug being found”, and was then transferred to the computer museum.
More Details...
All details taken directly from provider content at http://blog.jetbrains.com/youtrack/2010/09/happy-testers-day
Tester’s day
Tester’s day
Create A Great Funeral Day
An extremely new holiday – Create A Great Funeral Day is barely a decade old. Registered as an official holiday by Stephanie West Allen as a way of attempting to relieve the pressure of having to decide what a loved one would want for their final send off.The Day was founded with the hopes of […]
National Flip Flop Day
Introduction to National Flip Flop Day National Flip Flop Day is a delightful and light-hearted celebration dedicated to the iconic footwear known as flip flops. Celebrated annually on the Wednesday after Memorial Day, this day invites people to embrace the casual and carefree spirit that flip flops symbolize. Originating as a way to celebrate the […]
Men Make Dinner Day
Men Make Dinner Day is aimed at the men who never cook. The day has its own website which features reasons for participation, rules for today and even some simple recipes to get you started.Rules include a no interference policy for the women of the household, no feeding the resulting meal to the dog, and […]
Go Fishing Day
Go Fishing Day - June 18 Reel in some fun on Go Fishing Day! Facts About Go Fishing Day June 18 is Go Fishing Day, a celebration of the timeless and relaxing activity of fishing. This day encourages everyone to take a break from their busy lives, grab a fishing rod, and head to the […]