History of Microsoft

By mchang

  • Microsoft founded

    Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
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    History of Microsoft

  • 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 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

    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

    9/11
    Terrorists hijack and crash several planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon, killing thousands.

  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Microsoft launches Windows XP, a program that allows easy use at home and professional enviroments.

  • Xbox

    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

    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
    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

    Windows Phone 7
    Microsoft launches the Windows Phone 7, a mobile operating system.

  • Kinect

    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.