Inventions, firsts, and turning points tied to today’s date — each one sourced and dated.
A Russian-built, US-funded cargo block launched from Kazakhstan, becoming the seed of the largest structure in orbit.
After two years of delays and "vaporware" jeers, Microsoft finally put a graphical face on MS-DOS.
In a ruined German city, an international court opened the first major prosecution of leaders for crimes against humanity.
