The First Computer Bug Was an Actual Bug - Apparently.
In 1947, a team of engineers at Harvard University was working on the Mark II computer when they discovered a moth stuck in one of the relays. The moth was removed and taped to the computer log with the note "First actual case of bug being found." This incident marked the beginning of the term "bug" being used to describe errors or glitches in computer systems. The log entry is now preserved at the Smithsonian Institution, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early days of computer development.