On this day, Jan. 24 ...

1984: Apple Computer begins selling its first Macintosh model, which boasts a built-in 9-inch monochrome display, a clock rate of 8 megahertz and 128k of RAM. The sales start two days after the company’s “1984” commercial airs on CBS during Super Bowl XVIII – the only national airing for the TV spot.

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