Microsoft Word 1.0 Release

Microsoft releases the first version of Word, originally called 'Multi-Tool Word,' for Xenix systems. It was noteworthy for its use of a mouse and a WYSIWYG display, features uncommon at the time for word processors.

Significance

This was the foundational component that would eventually anchor the Office suite, showcasing Microsoft's early ambition in productivity software and a glimpse into graphical word processing.