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= 1972 in computing
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The year 1972 is significant in the field of computing for several reasons: 1. **Creation of C Programming Language**: One of the most notable events in 1972 was the development of the C programming language by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs. C became one of the most widely used programming languages and laid the foundation for many modern languages, influencing many aspects of software development.