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Lakeside School
Bill Gates was enrolled in the Lakeside School. His teachers took notice in his passion for technology and computers and asked him to create a computerized schedule for classes. -
Harvard
In the fall of 1973, after recently graduating from the Lakeside School, Bill Gates was enrolled as a pre-law major at Harvard University. It is documented that Bill Gates earned a 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT. At Harvard, he took challenging mathematics courses and excelled. -
Bill gates forms Microsoft Partnership with Paul Allen
The introduction of "Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems" quickly led to the formation of Microsoft. From here, Gates and Allen transformed the PC and sparked the beginning of their journey. -
"Open Letter to Hobbyists" is written
The open letter to the Hobbyists, written by Bill Gates, discusses the copyright dilemma that was taking place within the hobbyists population. -
First International Microsoft Office Opens
Microsoft's first office opens in Japan, named ASCII Microsoft, establishing their international partnerships. -
Headquarters of Microsoft moves to Bellevue, Washington
The Microsoft company, after becoming independent from MTIS, has moved from Albuquerque to Bellevue, Washington. -
IBM and Microsoft partnership
Microsoft and IBM partner up to and write the BASIC for the IBM PC, their upcoming computer. -
Bill Gates becomes president of Microsoft
Microsoft became restructured by Gates, and become incorporated. Gates was then appointed President and Chairman of the Board for the Microsoft company. The first model of the Microsoft Windows was quickly launched after. -
CORBIS is Founded
Corbis was founded by Bill Gates. Corbis is an American company focusing on film footage and photography. It contains a collection with over 100 million images within its library. -
Gates marries Melinda French
Melinda French, from Dallas Texas, marries Bill Gates. Together they have three children: Rory, Jennifer, and Phoebe. -
Microsoft goes to court in United States vs. Microsoft Trial
The trial consisted of consolidated civil actions that were filed against the Microsoft company. The case stated that Microsoft was abusing and monopolizing power of intel-based computers and operating systems and web browser sales. -
Gates Publishes "Business @ the Speed of Thought"
This best selling book was about the interconnectedness of business technology. -
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was Established
Also known as the Gates foundation. This is a private foundation, holding close to 38 million dollars, which seeks to unlock the possibility inside every individual. -
Bills Gates steps down as CEO
Gates still remained as Chairmen, and turned to the position of chief software. He transitioned from a full time to part time job. -
Bill Gates gives remarkable TED talk
Bill Gates gives a TED Talk about preventable diseases such as Malaria, and released Mosquitos into the crowd. The conference was held in Long Beach, CA.
