Re: Lisp, 50th Birthday



howard yeh wrote:
I just realized.

Wikipedia: "Lisp was invented by John McCarthy in 1958..."

On which day should I open the champagne and party?

Ah, silly me. Direct link:

http://www.iwriteiam.nl/HaCAR_CDR.html#Steve

"early 1959".

The publication date PC mentioned is not bad either, but I think the idea (summer '56) or the working implementation justify more champagne.

My solution has been to start drinking champagne in 2006 and continue until early 2009, which I am defining as June 30 to be safe.

hth, kt

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