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Microsoft founded
Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. -
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History of Microsoft
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Mars Landing
Viking 2 becoms the second mechanical visitor to land on Mars. -
Earthquake
A 7.5 earthquake in Tangshan, China kills about 242,000. -
AIDs
The first report of AIDs is published. -
Microsoft incorporates
Microsoft becomes incorporated. -
Microsoft goes public
Microsoft stock is goes public. -
Microsoft launches Windows 3.0
Microsoft creates and launches Windows 3.0, it became the first widely successful Windows. -
Cloning
A sheep called Dolly becomes the first cloned animal in the world. -
Mars Pathfinder
The Mars Pathfinder lands on Mars. -
Death of a Saint
Mother Teresa dies after several year of charity work that affected the world. -
9/11
Terrorists hijack and crash several planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon, killing thousands. -
Windows XP
Microsoft launches Windows XP, a program that allows easy use at home and professional enviroments. -
Xbox
Microsoft launches the Xbox gaming system. -
Microsoft Office
Microsoft launches the Microsoft Office system, a group of programs including Word and Excel. -
Tsunami
A massive tsunami in the Indian Ocean has a death toll ranging from 250,000 to 310,000 people. -
Xbox 360
Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 gaming system. -
20 billion dollar tender offer
Microsoft announces a 20 billion dollar tender offer and allows an additional share repurchase program. -
Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office
Microsoft launches Windows Vista and 2007 MIcrosoft Office system worldwide. -
Bill Gates transition
Bill Gates ends his daily role at Microsoft to extend his time at the Bill and Melinda Foundation. -
Barack Obama
Barack Obama becomes the forty fourth president of the United States as well as the first African American president. -
Windows 7
Microsoft launches Windows 7, a program that allows more customizing options and information. -
Windows Phone 7
Microsoft launches the Windows Phone 7, a mobile operating system. -
Kinect
Microsoft launches the Kinect for the Xbox 360. The Kinect allows the players movements to be recorded and acted out by the in game character. -
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Japan is hit by a 9.0 earthquake followed by a tsunami. This is the largest earthquake to ever his Japan and it left thousands dead or missing. -
Skype aquisition ends
Microsoft ends its aquisition with Skype.