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The word Punk.
Early use of the word "punk" to signify a crime -
The word Cybernetics.
The word "Cybernetics" coined by Norbert Wiener. -
The Ramones.
The Ramones release first album; punk begins. -
Blade Runner & Tron.
Blade Runner and Tron released. -
Bruce Bethke
The short story "Cyberpunk" by Bruce Bethke published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories; this is, allegedly, the first use of the term 'cyberpunk' anywhere. -
"Cyberpunks"
"Cyberpunks" panel convenes at the National SF Convention in Austin. Panelists are Rudy Rucker, John Shirley, Bruce Sterling, Lou Shiner, Pat Cadigan and Greg Bear. -
Burning Crome
Burnigh Crome is published. -
Cyberpunk Handbook.
The Cyberpunk Handbook published; cynical opportunism reaches new low. -
Cyberpunk Project & Database.
The Cyberpunk Project and Cyberpunk Information Database opened.