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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze box.
On this day in 2014, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released in North America.
21.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of John Glenn.
On this day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.
20.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
the HD DVD logo.
On this day in 2008, Toshiba announced the discontinuation of HD DVD development and manufacturing, a decision that ended the format war with Blu-ray.
19.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 18 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Pokémon Shuffle artwork.
On this day in 2015, Pokémon Shuffle for the Nintendo 3DS was released.
18.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Windows 2000 boot screen.
On this day in 2000, Windows 2000 was released.
17.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 84 🔁 26 💬 4 📌 3
Street Fighter V artwork.
10 years ago today, Street Fighter V was released.
16.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of the protesters standing in front of a large banner that reads "Microsoft Welcomes the Linux Community"
On this day in 1999, Linux users gathered in Foster City, CA to protest Microsoft for their inability to issue refunds for unused Windows 98 licenses.
15.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 32 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 0
The old YouTube "Broadcast Yourself" logo.
On this day in 2005, the YouTube.com domain was registered.
14.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 66 🔁 17 💬 1 📌 0
the New Nintendo 3DS XL.
On this day in 2015, the New Nintendo 3DS XL was released in North America.
13.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Super Mario Bros. 3 title screen.
On this day in 1990, Super Mario Bros. 3 was released in North America.
12.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 15 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
the Microsoft and Yahoo logos.
On this day in 2008, Yahoo rejected Microsoft's bid to purchase the company, saying that the $44.6 billion offer "substantially undervalues" the company. 8 years later, Verizon acquired Yahoo's core business for $4.83 billion.
11.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 17 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Mario Kart 64 artwork.
On this day in 1997, Mario Kart 64 was released in North America.
10.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 19 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
an Apple HomePod.
On this day in 2018, the Apple HomePod was released.
09.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Google Maps as seen in 2005.
On this day in 2005, Google Maps was launched.
08.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 44 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 0
NeXT logo.
On this day in 1997, Apple Computer completed its acquisition of NeXT.
07.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 42 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 2
Drill Dozer box art.
20 years ago today, Drill Dozer was released in North America.
06.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Windows XP logo.
On this day in 2001, Microsoft officially announced that Windows XP would be the name for their upcoming OS release.
05.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 80 🔁 15 💬 1 📌 1
Thefacebook homepage as seen in 2004.
On this day in 2004, Thefacebook was launched.
04.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
the Pixar Animation Studios production logo.
40 years ago today, Steve Jobs made a multi-million dollar investment in Pixar and became the newly independent company's chairman.
03.02.2026 18:04 — 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of Gil Amelio.
30 years ago today, Gil Amelio became CEO of Apple Computer.
02.02.2026 13:01 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An old Facebook app icon.
On this day in 2012, Facebook filed for its initial public offering.
01.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Super Smash Bros. Brawl artwork.
On this day in 2008, Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released in Japan 🇯🇵
31.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
a Windows Vista logo layered on top of the Windows Vista default wallpaper.
On this day in 2007, Windows Vista was released.
30.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 79 🔁 23 💬 4 📌 10
The box art for Spectrum HoloByte's version of Tetris.
On this day in 1988, the first version of Tetris to be published in the United States was released by Spectrum HoloByte.
29.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
The crew of STS-51-L
Today we remember the crew aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, who lost their lives when the shuttle exploded shortly after liftoff on this day in 1986.
28.01.2026 13:01 — 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
A Western Union telegram.
20 years ago today, Western Union discontinued its telegram service after 145 years.
27.01.2026 13:01 — 👍 13 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
A boxed copy of Lotus 1-2-3 release 1.0a.
On this day in 1983, Lotus 1-2-3 went on sale.
26.01.2026 13:02 — 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A frame from the televised news conference.
On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered the first live televised presidential news conference.
25.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Steve Jobs standing behind a Macintosh that is on a table. The keyboard and mouse for the Macintosh are visible as well.
On this day in 1984, the original Macintosh was unveiled.
24.01.2026 13:01 — 👍 32 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
The Sony PocketStation.
On this day in 1999, the Sony PocketStation peripheral for the PlayStation was released in Japan 🇯🇵
23.01.2026 13:01 — 👍 15 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1