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On This Day in Tech History
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Historic Tech Events
Apple aired its iconic "1984" commercial during the Super Bowl
1984
Apple aired its iconic "1984" commercial during the Super Bowl, introducing the Macintosh computer to the world. The commercial, directed by Ridley Scott, featured a dystopian vision of a society controlled by a totalitarian regime, which was shattered by a young woman wielding a sledgehammer and liberating the masses with the Macintosh. The commercial is widely regarded as one of the most influential and memorable ads of all time.
In historic Roe v. Wade decision, the right to abortion was made a federal right
1973
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in the case of Roe v. Wade, which established a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion. The ruling has had a significant impact on reproductive rights and women's health in the United States and around the world.
Kmart Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
2002
Kmart Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, making it one of the largest retail bankruptcies in U.S. history. The company struggled with increasing competition from discount retailers such as Walmart and Target, as well as declining sales and profitability. Kmart emerged from bankruptcy in 2003 and later merged with Sears to form Sears Holdings Corporation, which also filed for bankruptcy in 2018.
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2018
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