1916day.year
In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing).
William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt found Pacific Aero Products in Seattle, marking the birth of the Boeing Company.
On July 15, 1916, aviation enthusiasts William Boeing and designer George Conrad Westervelt formally incorporated Pacific Aero Products. The company initially produced seaplanes for the U.S. Navy at a Seattle shipyard. In 1917, it was renamed Boeing Airplane Company, reflecting Boeing's growing influence. Boeing pioneered mass production techniques in aircraft manufacturing and delivered its first military contract during World War I. Over the decades, Boeing evolved into one of the world's largest aerospace corporations, shaping both commercial and defense aviation.
1916
Seattle, Washington
William Boeing
George Conrad Westervelt
Boeing
1983day.year
Nintendo and Sega enter the console market with the respective releases of the Famicom and SG-1000 in Japan.
Nintendo and Sega launch their first home consoles, the Famicom and SG-1000, ushering in a new era of video gaming in Japan.
On July 15, 1983, Nintendo released the Family Computer (Famicom) and Sega launched the SG-1000 in Japan, marking their entry into the home console market. The Famicom featured interchangeable game cartridges and introduced iconic titles that would define Nintendo's brand. Sega's SG-1000 offered arcade-quality graphics and established the company as a hardware competitor. The simultaneous releases ignited the console wars and transformed the entertainment industry. Gamers gained unprecedented access to console gaming, leading to rapid growth in software development and market expansion. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for future generations of game consoles worldwide.
Nintendo
Sega
Famicom
SG-1000
2003day.year
AOL Time Warner disbands Netscape. The Mozilla Foundation is established on the same day.
AOL Time Warner shuts down Netscape, and the Mozilla Foundation is formed to continue open web innovation.
On July 15, 2003, AOL Time Warner officially disbanded its Netscape division, ending a pioneering chapter in internet history. On the same day, the Mozilla Foundation was established to steward the open-source Netscape code into future web browsers. The foundation’s mission was to promote user choice and open standards across the web ecosystem. This transition laid the groundwork for the development of the Firefox browser and a vibrant open-source community. Netscape’s legacy influenced web development practices and browser competition for years to come. The birth of Mozilla marked a shift toward collaborative software development models.
2003
AOL Time Warner
Netscape
Mozilla Foundation
2006day.year
Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is launched.
Twitter, a groundbreaking microblogging platform, is launched, revolutionizing social media and real-time communication.
On July 15, 2006, Twitter debuted as a new social media service allowing users to post 140-character messages called tweets. The platform quickly gained popularity for its simplicity, immediacy, and public nature. Early adopters used Twitter for real-time updates, event coverage, and personal expression. Over time, Twitter grew into one of the world’s largest social networks, influencing news dissemination, political movements, and popular culture. Its open API fostered a rich ecosystem of third-party tools and integrations. Twitter’s launch heralded a shift toward microblogging and instant global conversation.
2006
Twitter
social media