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Steve Jobs Goes on Hiatus
January 14, 2009 An internal Apple memo from Steve Jobs announced that he would be taking a six-month leave of absence, until the end of June 2009, to allow him to better focus on his health and to allow the company to better focus on its products without having the rampant media speculating about his…
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Bill Gates Steps Aside
January 13, 2000 Microsoft chairman Bill Gates steps aside as chief executive and promotes company president Steve Ballmer to the position. Gates would stay on as “chief software architect” until June of 2008 before finally giving up day-to-day responsibilities at Microsoft. Gates is still Microsoft’s chairman of the board. The post Bill Gates Steps Aside…
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Boeing 747 Flies for First Time
January 12, 1970 The Boeing 747, the original “Jumbo Jet”, makes its maiden flight. The 747 was the first wide-body airliner, first to use the twin-aisle concept, and the first airliner to use high bypass turbofan engines. The post Boeing 747 Flies for First Time appeared first on This Day in Tech History. This Day in Tech…
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Telstar 401 Satellite Fails Mysteriously
January 11, 1997 Telstar 401, a satellite owned by AT&T that transmitted computer data, phone calls, and television programming, suddenly fails for no apparent reason. AT&T attempts for over a week to reestablish contact, but ultimately fails. While AT&T never officially acknowledges the possibility, many scientists believe that a major solar storm may have contributed…
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Telstar 401 Satellite Fails Mysteriously
January 11, 1997 Telstar 401, a satellite owned by AT&T that transmitted computer data, phone calls, and television programming, suddenly fails for no apparent reason. AT&T attempts for over a week to reestablish contact, but ultimately fails. While AT&T never officially acknowledges the possibility, many scientists believe that a major solar storm may have contributed…
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Moon Rocket Announced
January 10, 1962 NASA announces plans to build the C-5 rocket booster. It became better known as the Saturn V moon rocket, which launched every Apollo moon mission. The post Moon Rocket Announced appeared first on This Day in Tech History. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com
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Apple – Not Just For Computers Anymore
January 9, 2007 After introducing the iPhone, Steve Jobs announces that Apple Computer, Inc. has dropped the “Computer” from its official name and will now be known simply as Apple, Inc. This move is to signify that Apple has expanded their scope of products from what have been traditionally defined as computers. Still, old habits…
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AT&T Settles; Agrees to Breakup
January 8, 1982 The US Department of Justice and AT&T finalize a settlement under which AT&T agrees to divest itself of twenty-two subdivisions, to take effect January 1, 1984. The post AT&T Settles; Agrees to Breakup appeared first on This Day in Tech History. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in…
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First Day of Transatlantic Phone Service
January 7, 1927 The first commercial transatlantic phone service was made available to the public. It used radio signals rather than the undersea cable or satellite technology of today. 31 calls were made between New York and London that day. The post First Day of Transatlantic Phone Service appeared first on This Day in Tech History.…
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Mac OS X Introduced
January 6, 2000 Steve Jobs unveils Mac OS X for the first time, declaring another computing revolution was on its way. It was certainly a revolution for Mac users at the time, and has lead the way for a resurgence of Apple in the marketplace. As Mac OS X is the basis for the iOS…