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On This Day in Tech History
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Historic Tech Events
First traffic lights installed

1914
As automobile traffic increased, American policeman Lester Wire designed the first electric traffic light. It was first installed in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 5, 1914, at the corner of 105th and Euclid Avenue.
eOne PC launched

1999
eMachines launches the eOne personal computer, targeting the market for those who desire an Apple iMac but at a lower price.
Google Acquired a Public Company

2009
Google announces that the company has made it’s first acquisition of a public company. Google buys video compression technology developer On2 Technologies, for $106.5 million.
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