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5 iconic software legends turning 30 in 2026

From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

From 1940 to 2002: Iconic Companies Founded the Year You Were Born

Explore companies founded by year and find out which iconic brand shares your birth year, along with surprising stories ...