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Founded
Microsoft Corp. was founded on April 4, 1975 by Bill Gates and Paula Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico. -
Windows 1.0
On Nov. 21, 1985, the Windows 1.0 is released to the public. It was the first to have features like the drop-down menu -
The Challenger exploded
The Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, killing 7 astronauts, including a young schoolteacher. -
Windows 2.0
On Dec. 9, 1987, the Windows 2.0 is released. It was specifically designed for the Intel 286 processor. -
Largest company in the world!
In 1988, Microsoft became the largest PC software company in the world based on sales alone -
10 million copies!
The Windows 3.0 sold 10 million copies with the Windows 3.1 from 1990 to 1992. -
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10 million copies
The Windows 3.0and Windows 3.1 sold ten million copies together -
10 million copies!
In 1990, Windows 3.1 sold 10 million copies along with the Windows 3.0 -
Windows NT
The Windows NT was released on July 7, 1993 -
Internet Explorer!
Internet Explorer was released July 14, 1995! -
Windows 95 Blowout!
The Windows 95 sold 7 million copies in the first five weeks since it's release! -
Windows XP
The Windows XP is released in 2001. It was available in 25 different languages. -
9/11- The bombing of the Twin Towers
On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers were the the target of several bombings. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina, a category 3 hurricane, hit New Orleans in 2005 -
Windows Vista
In 2007, the Windows Vista is released and was available in 35 different languages -
DVD
The DVD replaced the VCR. -
Worst Oil Spill in history
In 2010, the worst oil spill in history happened in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Windows 8
Windows 8 is released after several years. -
Windows RT
The Windows RT is released. It is programmed to run across specific tablets and PCs. -
Windows 8.1
Microsoft released the Windows 8.1, which is an advancement of the Windows 8.0.
