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April 2, 1973The Birth of the First Search Engine — Lexis
Discover how Lexis revolutionized legal research as the first search engine launched in 1973, transforming legal information access.
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April 1, 2003RFC 3514 and the Evil Bit: A Humorous Take on Network Security Standards
Discover RFC 3514 and the Evil Bit—its purpose, satire, and influence on early internet security concepts.
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March 29, 1967
How the Handheld Calculator Changed Computing Forever
Discover how Texas Instruments' 1967 prototype of the first handheld calculator revolutionized portable computing technology.
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March 28, 1999
The 1999 Melissa Virus: How a Single Email Changed Cybersecurity Forever
Learn how the 1999 Melissa virus spread via email, causing billions in damages and prompting major cybersecurity reforms worldwide.
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March 25, 1995
The Birth of Wikis: How WikiWikiWeb Changed Online Collaboration in 1995
Discover how WikiWikiWeb, launched in 1995, revolutionized online collaboration and laid the foundation for modern wikis and knowledge sharing.
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March 23, 1965
How the First Digital Computer Powered NASA's 1965 Space Mission
Discover how NASA's 1965 Gemini 3 mission used the first digital computer in space, paving the way for modern space exploration.
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March 22, 1965
The Release of the PDP-8 and Its Impact on Computing
Learn how the PDP-8, released on March 22, 1965, made computers smaller, cheaper, and more accessible, transforming the industry.
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March 21, 2006
The Birth of Twitter: How the First Tweet Changed Communication Forever
Discover how the first tweet on March 21, 2006, sparked a social media revolution and transformed online communication forever.
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March 20, 1970
The First RFCs of 1970: Foundations of the Modern Internet
Discover how RFC 36–39 from 1970 reflected early discussions that helped shape the development of the Internet.
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March 19, 1997
The Launch of Visual Studio 97: Microsoft's Developer Revolution in 1997
Discover how Visual Studio 97, released on March 19, 1997, unified Microsoft’s developer tools and shaped modern software development.
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March 18, 2004
The Rise of Phatbot: A Modular Malware Revolution (2004)
Discover how Phatbot revolutionized malware with modular, extensible design—shaping modern botnets and cybercrime tactics.
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March 17, 1951
Bill Atkinson: Pioneering the Graphical User Interface Revolution
Discover how Bill Atkinson's innovations like QuickDraw, MacPaint, and HyperCard transformed personal computing and user interfaces.
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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 free software and digital freedoms.
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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 led to the creation of the 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, 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.