births

Arthur Scherbius, German electrical engineer, invented the Enigma machine (died 1929)

Historical image related to Arthur Scherbius, German electrical engineer, invented the Enigma machine (died 1929) from October 30, 1878

Arthur Scherbius

German electrical engineer (1878–1929)

Arthur Scherbius was a German electrical engineer who invented the mechanical cipher Enigma machine. He patented the invention and later sold the machine under the brand name Enigma.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Enigma machine

German cipher machine

The Enigma machine is a cipher device developed and used in the early- to mid-20th century to protect commercial, diplomatic, and military communication. It was employed extensively by Nazi Germany during World War II, in all branches of the German military. The Enigma machine…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

October 30

Day of the year

October 30 is the 303rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 62 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)