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The term 'Punk' is used
The first time the term 'Punk' is used to describe or signify a criminal. -
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The Wave of CyberPunk
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'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep' published
The famous book 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep' is published by Philip K. Dick, set in the post-apocalyptic future. -
CyberPunk is Born!!
The short story "Cyberpunk" by Bruce Bethke published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories; this is, allegedly, the first use of the term 'cyberpunk' anywhere. -
Cyberspace coined
Neuromancer published by William Gibson, later becomes the most definitive cyberpunk book in history. It is when the term "cyberspace" was coined. -
Time Magazine on Cyerpunk
Time Magazine "Cyberpunk" cover story; real cyberpunks outraged