Alan Turing: The world celebrates the centenary of the computation's visionary

Alan Turing was one of the first people to think of the possibility of a theoretical model for a universal computer. The British mathematician was a visionary, without whom the modern world of iPhone, smartphones and Facebook could not have become a reality. Born June 23, 1912, he would have been 100 this year.

Turing created the Turing Machine, which was one of the first concepts of algorithm and computation. He is therefore considered the 'father' of modern computing. He also created what may be considered the first computer chess program and devoted himself to chemistry, physics and biology. Turing is also known for his role in World War II: His team cracked the codes used by Nazi Germany to communicate.

Turing was chased by the British government for being a homosexual, which was illegal and considered a disease a hundred years ago. Shortly prior to 42 years, Alan Turing died from suicide, although Turing's mother has argued that his death was accidental. In September 2009, after an Internet campaign that raised thousands of supporters, the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown publicly apologised on behalf of the UK government for the shameful treatment given to Alan Turing.

The "Alan Turing Year" is organized by the Turing Centenary Advisory Committee and has events almost every day in different places. You can find in the centenary of Turing's site a list of conferences, exhibitions, debates, contests, projects and other activities, including music, literature and videos.

Alan Turing at a bus door