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Skype turns 22 today

Posted on August 29, 2025 by James Patrick Tedrow

Skype was first released today – August 29 – in 2003.

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Posted in 2130 - Today in History | Tagged 29august2130, Microsoft History

Microsoft acquired Skype on this day in 2011

Posted on May 11, 2025 by James Patrick Tedrow

Microsoft aquired Skype on this day – May 10 – in 2011.

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Posted in 2130 - Today in History | Tagged 11may2130, Microsoft History
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