24 January - Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in 1984

 

On January 24, 1984, Apple Computer Inc. unveiled the Macintosh personal computer in a highly publicized event. The launch event, held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California, included the famous "1984" television commercial directed by Ridley Scott, which introduced the Macintosh to the world.

The Macintosh was a groundbreaking product at the time, featuring a graphical user interface (GUI) and a mouse, making it more user-friendly than other personal computers of that era. The unveiling of the Macintosh marked a significant moment in the history of personal computing and had a lasting impact on the industry. The Macintosh series became a key product line for Apple, contributing to the company's reputation for innovation in design and technology.

24 January - University of Calcutta founded in 1857

 

The University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University; abbreviated as CU) is a collegiate public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 24 January 1857 and is the first multidisciplinary and Western-style institutions in Asia. Today, the university's jurisdiction is limited to a few districts of West Bengal, but at the time of establishment it had a catchment area, ranging from Lahore to Myanmar. Within India, it is recognized as a "Five-Star University" and accredited an "A" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Calcutta was awarded the status of "Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area" and "University with potential for excellence" by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Its alumni and faculty include several heads of state and government, social reformers, prominent artists, the only Indian Academy award winner and Dirac medal winner, many Fellows of the Royal Society and five Nobel laureates—the highest number in South Asia—as of 2019. The five Nobel laureates associated with this university are: Ronald Ross, Rabindranath Tagore, C. V. Raman, Amartya Sen and Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee. The university has the highest number of students who have cleared the National Eligibility Test. The University of Calcutta is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact.