A few dates, like the first moon landing, are apparently historic as they are happening. Most important dates in history just happen and become “historic” with hindsight.
Thirty years ago (on August 12, 1981 to be exact), the IBM PC was announced to the world. With that announcement, personal computers were validated as business machines. Up until then, the Apples, Commodores, Radio Shacks, etc. of the PC world were seen as units that were not yet ready for the business world.
With the announcement or the IBM PC, the personal computer industry exploded off the launching pad into history. It’s now 30 years and counting. Happy birthday!
