On November 10, 1983, Microsoft unveiled the Windows operating system in New York City. Product launch events are commonplace now, but at the time, Gates' unveiling of the new software was described as "the most elaborate product introduction ever seen" and was unique in the industry.
On November 9, 1989, the East German government announced that it would be possible to cross the border by requesting a permit. However, this was not entirely clear, giving the impression that the borders had been liberated. Within a few hours, people gathered at the crossings, managed to cross, and began destroying the wall.
In November 2007, the book "The Tao of Warren Buffett," by Mary Buffett and David Clark, was released. Let's see how this book reveals the secrets of the Oracle of Omaha, the greatest investor in history.
At noon on November 7, 1918, rumors began to spread that Germany was surrendering and World War I was over. Euphoria erupted in the United States, and even the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed at 2:00 PM to celebrate. However, the story turned out to be false, or at least not entirely true. At the time, German officers were traveling to meet with Allied commanders, but peace wouldn't be signed until four days later, on November 11. Let's look at the full story of this peculiar event.
On November 6, 1905, a group of members of the Galician community in Argentina founded Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires SA. It began operations at 146 Reconquista Street, Buenos Aires, providing financial services. Let's take a look at the complete history of one of Argentina's most important banks.
The collapse of the Fundão Dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, on November 5, 2015, is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazilian history. The tragedy, caused by the collapse of a mining waste dam controlled by Samarco Mineração SA (a joint venture between mining company Vale SA and BHP Billiton), left a trail of destruction and suffering, with socio-environmental impacts that continue to this day. Let's look at the full story.
If you live in Buenos Aires, you've probably passed by the Federico Lacroze train station, or the avenue that surrounds it, more than once. The prominent businessman who gave his name to both stations was born on November 4, 1838. Let's take a look at the full story of this train enthusiast.
On November 3, 1999, the NASDAQ closed at 3,028 points, surpassing 3,000 for the first time. The dot-com bubble was reaching its peak. The New York Times devoted extensive coverage to this milestone. At that point, the NASDAQ had risen by almost 3,001 points over the past four years, but the euphoria didn't end there. By December 3, the NASDAQ had surpassed 3,500 points, by December 29, it had reached 4,000, and on March 9, 2000, it had closed above 5,000.
Larry Fink, CEO and founder of Blackrock, one of the world's leading investment funds, was born on November 2, 1952. Let's take a look at the full story of this financial guru.
In a clear indication that the tech bubble was in full swing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average underwent a radical change in its composition on November 1, 1999. On this date, tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, and Home Depot joined the index, while long-established industrial companies like Chevron, Goodyear, and Sears were excluded. Sears's departure, for example, marked the end of a 75-year uninterrupted presence in the Dow Jones. Let's look at the full story of how the dot-com bubble unfolded.
On October 31, 2008, the Bitcoin white paper was published by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto (it's unknown whether he was a person or a group). Let's take a look at the complete history of the most popular cryptocurrency.
Yesterday, October 13, RainbowEx announced that to recover their money, investors must pay $88 to open a "new account." It sounds like a Homer Simpson-esque remark: "Well, by digging."
