Today in Tech History
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Daily tech history posts.
30 years ago today, Gil Amelio became CEO of Apple Computer.
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
30 years ago today, Gil Amelio became CEO of Apple Computer.
On this day in 2012, Facebook filed for its initial public offering.
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2012, Facebook filed for its initial public offering.
On this day in 2008, Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released in Japan 🇯🇵
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2008, Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 2007, Windows Vista was released.
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2007, Windows Vista was released.
On this day in 1988, the first version of Tetris to be published in the United States was released by Spectrum HoloByte.
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1988, the first version of Tetris to be published in the United States was released by Spectrum HoloByte.
Today we remember the crew aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, who lost their lives when the shuttle exploded shortly after liftoff on this day in 1986.
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today we remember the crew aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, who lost their lives when the shuttle exploded shortly after liftoff on this day in 1986.
20 years ago today, Western Union discontinued its telegram service after 145 years.
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
20 years ago today, Western Union discontinued its telegram service after 145 years.
On this day in 1983, Lotus 1-2-3 went on sale.
January 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1983, Lotus 1-2-3 went on sale.
On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered the first live televised presidential news conference.
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered the first live televised presidential news conference.
On this day in 1984, the original Macintosh was unveiled.
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1984, the original Macintosh was unveiled.
On this day in 1999, the Sony PocketStation peripheral for the PlayStation was released in Japan 🇯🇵
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1999, the Sony PocketStation peripheral for the PlayStation was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 1984, Apple's iconic "1984" commercial aired during Super Bowl XVIII. Though it wasn't the first time the ad aired on TV, it was the only time it aired to a national audience. It is considered one of the greatest television commercials of all time.
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 1984, Apple's iconic "1984" commercial aired during Super Bowl XVIII. Though it wasn't the first time the ad aired on TV, it was the only time it aired to a national audience. It is considered one of the greatest television commercials of all time.
On this day in 1999, Super Smash Bros. was released in Japan 🇯🇵
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1999, Super Smash Bros. was released in Japan 🇯🇵
On this day in 2004, Nintendo announced the development of a dual-screen portable game console. It would be released as the Nintendo DS later that year.
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2004, Nintendo announced the development of a dual-screen portable game console. It would be released as the Nintendo DS later that year.
On this day in 1983, Apple introduced the Lisa.
January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
On this day in 1983, Apple introduced the Lisa.
On this day in 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the personal taping of television programs using a home VCR to watch later is considered fair use and is not copyright infringement. It was known as the "Betamax case."
January 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the personal taping of television programs using a home VCR to watch later is considered fair use and is not copyright infringement. It was known as the "Betamax case."
40 years ago today, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh Plus.
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
40 years ago today, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh Plus.
On this day in 2001, the first edit was made to Wikipedia.
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2001, the first edit was made to Wikipedia.
On this day in 2009, Steve Jobs began a medical leave of absence from Apple, saying that his health issues were “more complex than I originally thought.”
January 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 2009, Steve Jobs began a medical leave of absence from Apple, saying that his health issues were “more complex than I originally thought.”
On this day in 2000, Steve Ballmer became CEO of Microsoft.
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2000, Steve Ballmer became CEO of Microsoft.
On this day in 2000, AlphaDream was founded.
January 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2000, AlphaDream was founded.
On this day in 2005, Apple released the first-generation iPod Shuffle.
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2005, Apple released the first-generation iPod Shuffle.
20 years ago today, Apple unveiled the first Intel-powered Macs.
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
20 years ago today, Apple unveiled the first Intel-powered Macs.
On this day in 2007, Apple unveiled the original iPhone.
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2007, Apple unveiled the original iPhone.