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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published May 16 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iMac

    Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iMac
    1998

    On May 16, 1998, Apple Inc. unveiled the first iMac, a significant product launch that played a crucial role in Apple's turnaround in the late 1990s. The iMac, known for its unique design and integration of the monitor and computer in one unit, was instrumental in reestablishing Apple's reputation for innovation.

    Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $12 Billion dollars

    Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $12 Billion dollars
    2012

    Google completed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility on May 16, 2012, for $12.5 billion. This acquisition aimed to bolster Google's patent portfolio in the mobile space, showcasing the growing importance of intellectual property in tech industry competition.

    SpaceX’s Demo-2 Mission was planned and subsequently delayed

    SpaceX’s Demo-2 Mission was planned and subsequently delayed
    2020

    While originally scheduled for May 16, 2020, SpaceX's Demo-2 mission, which was the first crewed flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, was delayed due to weather conditions and eventually launched on May 30, 2020. This mission marked the first time NASA astronauts were launched from U.S. soil since the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011.

    The first Academy Awards ceremony (The Oscars) was held

    The first Academy Awards ceremony (The Oscars) was held

    The first Academy Awards Ceremony (The Oscars) was hosted at the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Oscar for the best picture went to the movie "Wings" directed by William A. Wellman.

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