American computer scientist and mathematician (born 1938). Donald Knuth was born on 10 January 1938 in what is now the United States. Donald Knuth is remembered as a mathematician, computer scientist and historian of mathematics, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “TeX”, “The Art of Computer Programming” and “Computer Modern”. Positions held included professor.
Before and after
- 1938Establishment of Mount Olympus
- 19381938 becomes the warmest year on record
- 5 January 1938Birth of Juan Carlos I of Spain
- 5 January 1938Birth of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
- 10 January 1938Birth of Donald Knuth
- 25 January 1938Birth of Vladimir Vysotsky
- 30 January 1938Birth of Islam Karimov
- 31 January 1938Birth of Beatrix of the Netherlands
- from 18 February 1938 to 23 August 1943Bombing of Chongqing
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