Richard Stallman: The Father of Free Software and Open Source
March 16Learn about Richard Stallman’s role in founding the GNU Project and promoting software freedom and ethics.
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152The First .com Domain: Symbolics.com and Its Role in Internet History
March 15Learn how symbolics.com became the first .com domain in 1985 and marked the beginning of the modern commercial internet.
The Birth of Transistor Computing: Bell Labs' TRADIC Revolution in 1955
March 14Discover how Bell Labs' 1955 TRADIC computer pioneered transistor technology, transforming the future of computing and electronics.
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X: Pioneering the First Commercial Mobile Phone (1983)
March 13Discover the history of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercial mobile phone launched in 1983, revolutionizing personal communication.
Tim Berners-Lee's 1989 Proposal That Launched the Web
March 12Learn how Tim Berners-Lee's 1989 proposal at CERN introduced the ideas behind the World Wide Web, transforming global information sharing.
ConnNet: Connecticut’s Public Computer Network Launched in 1985
March 11Learn how Connecticut launched ConnNet in 1985, one of the earliest public computer networks providing online access to information for residents and businesses.
The Dot-Com Bubble Peak: March 10, 2000 & Its Market Collapse
March 10Explore 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.
How AlphaGo Changed AI Forever: The Landmark Match Against Lee Sedol
March 9Discover how AlphaGo's 2016 victory over Lee Sedol marked a milestone in artificial intelligence and strategic gaming.
March 9, 2026 — Celebrating 50 Days of Computing Milestones
March 9Explore 50 days of computing history with key events, breakthroughs, and stories from March 9 to celebrate the evolution of technology.
Howard Aiken and the Development of the Harvard Mark I: Pioneering Automatic Computing
March 8Discover how Howard Aiken's work on the Harvard Mark I helped pioneer automatic computing and shaped the future of computer science.
Richard Hamming’s Secrets to Doing Great Research
March 7Discover Richard Hamming’s insights on tackling important problems, cultivating courage, and achieving great research breakthroughs.
How the Michelangelo Virus of 1992 Sparked a New Era in Cybersecurity
March 6On March 6, 1992, the Michelangelo virus activated, raising global awareness of malware and shaping modern cybersecurity practices. Learn its story here.
The Birth of FORTRAN: How IBM Changed Programming on March 5, 1957
March 5Discover how IBM's FORTRAN, released on March 5, 1957, revolutionized programming by enabling scientists to write code closer to mathematics.
Sony PlayStation 2 Launch: How It Changed Gaming Forever
March 4Explore the impact of the PS2's release on March 4, 2000, from its innovative features to its legacy in gaming and home entertainment.
Alexander Graham Bell’s Birth and His Impact on Modern Communication
March 3Discover how Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone revolutionized communication and laid the groundwork for modern information networks.
The 1993 Supercomputing Race: NEC Challenges Cray in a Global Tech Battle
March 2Explore the 1993 rivalry between NEC and Cray, highlighting a pivotal moment in supercomputing and international technological competition.
How LISP Pioneered AI Programming: A Historic Perspective from 1960
March 1Discover how LISP, introduced on March 1, 1960, revolutionized AI and programming with symbolic processing and recursion, shaping modern computing.
Charles Thacker and the Birth of Personal Computing and Ethernet
February 26Discover how Charles Thacker's innovations with the Xerox Alto and Ethernet laid the foundation for modern personal and networked computing.
Feb 24, 1955 — Steve Jobs Is Born
February 24Discover Steve Jobs' early life, his founding of Apple, and his lasting impact on technology and media in this comprehensive overview.
The C Programming Language Published in 1978: Its Role in Computing History
February 22Discover how the 1978 publication of 'The C Programming Language' by Kernighan and Ritchie provided a clear description of C and influenced programming history.