Microsoft - Notable Historical Events
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Microsoft - Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1975-04-04 |
Microsoft is founded as a partnership between Bill Gates and Paul Allen. |
1981-06-25 |
Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington. |
1985-11-20 |
Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released. |
1986-03-13 |
Microsoft has its Initial public offering. |
1988-06-17 |
Microsoft releases MS DOS 4.0 |
1988-10-28 |
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen gives $10 million to University of Washington library |
1990-05-22 |
Microsoft releases Windows 3.0 |
1991-06-11 |
Microsoft releases MS DOS 5.0 |
1992-04-06 |
Microsoft announced Windows 3.1, upgrading Windows 3.0 |
1992-04-14 |
Court throws out Apple's lawsuit against Microsoft |
1996-07-15 |
MSNBC begins Microsoft internet-NBC TV |
1996-08-13 |
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 3.0 |
1997-04-08 |
Microsoft Corp releases Internet Explorer 4.0 |
1997-08-06 |
Microsoft announces it will invest $150 million in Apple Computer Inc |
1997-09-30 |
Microsoft Corp releases Internet Explorer 4.0 |
1997-10-20 |
US accuses Microsoft of violating pact forcing IE browser on computers |
1997-10-22 |
Compaq testifies Microsoft threaten to break Windows 95 agreement if they showcased a Netscape icon |
1997-10-27 |
Microsoft argues it should be "free from government interference" |
1997-12-11 |
Federal judge orders Microsoft not to bundle IE4 in Windows |
1997-12-31 |
Microsoft buys Hotmail E-mail service |
1998-05-18 |
United States v. Microsoft: The United States Department of Justice and 20 U.S. states file an antitrust case against Microsoft. |
1999-03-26 |
The "Melissa worm" infects Microsoft word processing and e-mail systems around the world. |
2000-01-13 |
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates steps aside as chief executive and promotes company president Steve Ballmer to the position |
2008-06-27 |
Bill Gates steps down as Chairman of Microsoft Corporation to work full time for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. |
2013-03-06 |
Microsoft is fined €561 by the Euro Commission for not providing alternative web browsers |
2013-05-21 |
Microsoft announces the release of Xbox One |
2013-09-03 |
Microsoft purchases Nokia for $7.2 Billion |
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Microsoft - Notable Birthdays
Microsoft - Birthdays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1953-01-21 |
Paul Allen, American entrepreneur, co-founder of Microsoft |
1955-10-28 |
Bill Gates [William Henry], Seattle Wash, billionaire founder/CEO (Microsoft) |
1957-11-16 |
Frank Milton "Pete" Higgins II, VP (Microsoft Desktop) |
Microsoft - Notable Weddings
Microsoft - Weddings
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1994-01-01 |
Microsoft CEO Bill Gates (38) marries Melinda French (29) |
