What happened on February 1 1996?

On February 1, 1996, the first version of the popular web browser, internet Explorer 3, was released by Microsoft. This version marked a significant step in the browser wars of the 1990s, as it introduced features like support for CSS and Java Applets, helping to popularize the web. Additionally, this date is noted for various events in history, including the tragic crash of the Space Shuttle Columbia on its mission STS-75, where a failed experiment led to a loss of life.