The Woz Leaves Apple

By Marcel Brown |

February 6, 1986

Steve WozniakSteve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computer, decides to leave to pursue other interests. Reportedly he was unhappy that the company was devoting most of its resources to the Macintosh at the expense of the Apple II. He remained a shareholder on the board and eventually come back as an advisor when Gil Amelio became CEO. He makes sporadic appearances at Apple events but still does not perform in any official capacity at Apple.

Posted in Apple

First Golf Ball Hit on Moon

By Marcel Brown |

Golf on the MoonFebruary 6, 1971

1971 – Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard hits the first golf ball on the Moon. He used a six-iron attached to a sample collection tool.

Posted in Space Exploration

First Victoria’s Secret Webcast

By Marcel Brown |

Victoria's Secret

February 5, 1999

Victoria’s Secret holds their first annual online fashion show. The event attracts 1.5 million visitors. While the technology was no where near as advanced as it was today, it was considered the first major successful webcast.

Posted in The Internet

Apollo 14 Lands on Moon

By Marcel Brown |

Apollo 14February 5, 1971

Apollo 14, the 3rd US manned Moon expedition, lands near Fra Mauro. Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell walk on the Moon for 4 hrs.

Posted in Space Exploration

First Automatic Don’t Walk Sign

By Marcel Brown |

Don't Walk SignFebruary 5, 1952

The first “Don’t Walk” sign was installed in New York City. The installation of this sign was inspired by the growing number of deaths resulting from pedestrian accidents.

Posted in Miscellaneous Technology