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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date.
What Happened? On this day 27 years ago, scientist Tim Berners-Lee released the source code for WorldWideWeb, the world’s first web browser and editor.
Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 3,427.55. The S&P 500 traded at 440.19.
What Else Was Going On In The World? In 1993, U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START II. Texas law enforcement and the U.S. military sieged the Branch Davidians compound in Waco, Texas. A movie ticket cost $4.14.