November 17 is a date rich with history, highlighting pivotal moments that forever changed our world. Today, we remember Douglas Engelbart receiving a patent for the first computer mouse, a simple device that would revolutionize how we interact with technology. It’s almost tragic that Engelbart didn’t receive any royalties for his groundbreaking invention—imagine inventing something that allows for easy internet scrolling and not seeing a cent!
This day also marks the unification of Buda and Pest into Budapest in 1873, a shining capital born from compromise and collaboration. And let’s not forget the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia in 1989, where peaceful protests led to the fall of an oppressive regime. Who knew November 17 would be such a big deal? It’s fascinating how innovation and unity can spring from the most unexpected places and moments. What other unnoticed days in history might hold their own untold stories?
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