1977

Feb 18, 1977 — The First Version Control System Was Released

On February 18, 1977, SCCS — the Source Code Control System — was released as part of Unix at Bell Labs, introducing structured revision history stored as deltas rather than full copies, the foundational idea that would evolve through RCS, CVS, Subversion, and ultimately Git.

February 18

June 5, 1977 — Release of Apple II

The Apple II was Apple's first mass-market product: sold fully assembled, connectable to a regular TV, and adaptable enough to run VisiCalc — the killer app that turned it into a business staple. Its profits effectively financed the development of both Lisa and Macintosh.

June 5