= 1960 in computing
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The year 1960 is significant in computing history for several reasons, particularly in the context of programming languages and the development of computer science as a discipline. 1. **Development of Programming Languages**: The late 1950s and early 1960s were crucial for the evolution of programming languages. In 1960, a number of influential programming languages were being developed, one of the most notable being **ALGOL 60**.
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