Birthdate: February 29, 1860
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Buffalo
Died: November 17, 1929
Herman Hollerith was an American statistician, inventor, and businessman famous for creating the electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards. Patented in 1884, this invention transformed data processing through mechanized binary code systems. Hollerith’s company eventually merged to form IBM, a prominent global corporation. His groundbreaking contributions to data processing secured his legacy as a key figure in the industry, influencing the development of information management and technology for generations.
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