IEEE—the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers had a day

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering that was formed in January 1963 from the amalgamation of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers. IEEE Day was established to celebrate the first worldwide gathering of engineers who came together to share their technical ideas in 1884. Their stated hope was to “collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow.” IEEE Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of October. Accordingly, this year, IEEE Day was celebrated on Tuesday, 5 October 2021. It is