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In 1981, The first computer virus "Elk Cloner" is released 'into the wild' by Richard Skrenta

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Earlier Event: January 29
In 1886, Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific R. Co. arguments conclude (corporations are people)
Later Event: January 31
In 1990, The first McDonald's restaurant opens in Russia