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Blade Runner was Released
An American science-fiction movie depicting a dystopian Los Angeles in November 2019 where genetically engineered robots are created. -
Tron was Released
An American science fiction movie about a computer programmer who is transported into a mainframe computer, where he interacts with various programs in his attempt to get back out. -
The term "CyberPunk" was named
The short story "Cyberpunk" by Bruce Bethke published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories; this is, allegedly, the first use of the term 'cyberpunk' anywhere -
In Japan, robots kill four humans in separate incidents
First recorded death at the arm of a robot -
Time Magazine "Cyberpunk" cover story; real cyberpunks outraged