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Today in History: Douglas Engelbart unveils computer mouse in landmark demo

12/9/2025

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On December 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart presented "The Mother of All Demos" at a conference in San Francisco. This groundbreaking demonstration showcased the computer mouse, hypertext, and the bit-mapped graphical user interface, revolutionizing human-computer interaction. Engelbart's innovations laid the foundation for modern computing, influencing how users interact with technology today.

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On December 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart presented "The Mother of All Demos" at a conference in San Francisco. This groundbreaking demonstration showcased the computer mouse, hypertext, and the bit-mapped graphical user interface, revolutionizing human-computer interaction. Engelbart's innovations laid the foundation for modern computing, influencing how users interact with technology today.