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The registration of the first internet domain name, symbolics.com, by Symbolics, Inc in 1985 marked a pivotal moment in the digital revolution, shaping the internet as we know it today and paving the way for the thriving domain name industry.
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Microsoft's IPO in 1986 marked a pivotal moment in the technology industry, transforming Bill Gates into a billionaire and setting the stage for the growth of the tech sector and the establishment of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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The Michelangelo virus, a boot sector virus named after the Renaissance artist, caused global panic in 1991 but ultimately infected fewer computers than initially feared, leading to increased awareness and advancements in antivirus software development.
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The introduction of the Compact Disc (CD) in the early 1980s revolutionized the music industry, marking a shift from analog to digital audio technology and changing the way music was consumed and appreciated by listeners.