Today is 24th August 09 and here’s what happened today in tech…

1 - In 1891 – Thomas Edison patents motion picture camera.

2 - In 1932 – Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly across the United States non-stop (from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey).

3 - In 1966 – U.S.S.R. launches Luna 11 for orbit around Moon.

4 – In 1995 – Windows 95 debuts.

5 - In 2006 – The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term “planet” such that Pluto is considered a Dwarf Planet.

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