The reference manual for the Ada programming language, named in honor of Ada Lovelace, was approved. This event signifies the enduring recognition of Lovelace's contributions to computer science and the lasting impact of her vision.

Ada Lovelace died at the age of 36 from uterine cancer in London, England. Her death marked the end of a short but impactful life, during which she made significant contributions to the early conceptualization of computer programming. She was buried next to her father, Lord Byron, at her request.