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