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Browse the complete archive of articles on the history of information technology.
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March 16, 1953
Richard Stallman: The Father of Free Software and Open Source
Learn about Richard Stallman’s role in founding the GNU Project and promoting software freedom and ethics.
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March 15, 1985
The First .com Domain: Symbolics.com and Its Role in Internet History
Learn how symbolics.com became the first .com domain in 1985 and marked the beginning of the modern commercial internet.
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March 14, 1955
The Birth of Transistor Computing: Bell Labs' TRADIC Revolution in 1955
Discover how Bell Labs' 1955 TRADIC computer pioneered transistor technology, transforming the future of computing and electronics.
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March 13, 1983
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X: Pioneering the First Commercial Mobile Phone (1983)
Discover the history of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercial mobile phone launched in 1983, revolutionizing personal communication.
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March 12, 1989
Tim Berners-Lee's 1989 Proposal That Launched the Web
Learn how Tim Berners-Lee's 1989 proposal at CERN introduced the ideas behind the World Wide Web, transforming global information sharing.
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March 11, 1985
ConnNet: Connecticut’s Public Computer Network Launched in 1985
Learn how Connecticut launched ConnNet in 1985, one of the earliest public computer networks providing online access to information for residents and businesses.
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March 10, 2000The Dot-Com Bubble Peak: March 10, 2000 & Its Market Collapse
Explore the peak of the dot-com bubble on March 10, 2000, and learn how internet hype led to a historic market crash and lasting tech industry impacts.
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March 9, 2016How AlphaGo Changed AI Forever: The Landmark Match Against Lee Sedol
Discover how AlphaGo's 2016 victory over Lee Sedol marked a milestone in artificial intelligence and strategic gaming.
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March 9, 2026Celebrating 50 Days of Computing Milestones
Explore 50 days of computing history with key events, breakthroughs, and stories from March 9 to celebrate the evolution of technology.
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March 8, 1900Howard Aiken and the Development of the Harvard Mark I: Pioneering Automatic Computing
Discover how Howard Aiken's work on the Harvard Mark I helped pioneer automatic computing and shaped the future of computer science.
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March 7, 1986Richard Hamming’s Secrets to Doing Great Research
Discover Richard Hamming’s insights on tackling important problems, cultivating courage, and achieving great research breakthroughs.
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March 6, 1992How the Michelangelo Virus of 1992 Sparked a New Era in Cybersecurity
On March 6, 1992, the Michelangelo virus activated, raising global awareness of malware and shaping modern cybersecurity practices. Learn its story here.
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March 5, 1957The Birth of FORTRAN: How IBM Changed Programming on March 5, 1957
Discover how IBM's FORTRAN, released on March 5, 1957, revolutionized programming by enabling scientists to write code closer to mathematics.
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March 4, 2000Sony PlayStation 2 Launch: How It Changed Gaming Forever
Explore the impact of the PS2's release on March 4, 2000, from its innovative features to its legacy in gaming and home entertainment.
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March 3, 1847Alexander Graham Bell’s Birth and His Impact on Modern Communication
Discover how Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone revolutionized communication and laid the groundwork for modern information networks.
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March 2, 1993The 1993 Supercomputing Race: NEC Challenges Cray in a Global Tech Battle
Explore the 1993 rivalry between NEC and Cray, highlighting a pivotal moment in supercomputing and international technological competition.
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March 1, 1960How LISP Pioneered AI Programming: A Historic Perspective from 1960
Discover how LISP, introduced on March 1, 1960, revolutionized AI and programming with symbolic processing and recursion, shaping modern computing.
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February 26, 1943Charles Thacker and the Birth of Personal Computing and Ethernet
Discover how Charles Thacker's innovations with the Xerox Alto and Ethernet laid the foundation for modern personal and networked computing.
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February 24, 1955Steve Jobs Is Born
Discover Steve Jobs' early life, his founding of Apple, and his lasting impact on technology and media in this comprehensive overview.
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February 22, 1978The C Programming Language Published in 1978: Its Role in Computing History
Discover how the 1978 publication of 'The C Programming Language' by Kernighan and Ritchie provided a clear description of C and influenced programming history.