The first compiler was written by Grace Hopper, in 1952, for the A-0 programming language.

December 9 - Grace Hopper, computer scientist and naval officer (died 1992)

Indeed, in an interview Grace Hopper remarked that she was not coining the term.

January 1 - Grace Hopper, American computer scientist (born 1906)

Grace Hopper was awarded 40 honorary degrees from universities worldwide during her lifetime.

Throughout much of her later career, Grace Hopper was much in demand as a speaker at various computer-related events.

Grace Hopper joined the project in July of that year.

The park is named in honor of Grace Hopper, a computer scientist and naval officer.

December 9 - Grace Hopper (died 1992), American computer scientist.

Grace Hopper, a mathematician, became one of the first computer programmers for the Mark I computer.