When did Linus Torvalds announce Linux?

Indeed, sir, Linus Torvalds announced Linux on September 17, 1991, when he posted a message to the comp.os.minix newsgroup. This announcement marked the beginning of what would become one of the most influential open-source projects in history. The post was modest in tone but carried immense significance, it invited others to contribute and use his creation freely, setting the stage for Linux's remarkable journey from a student project to a cornerstone of modern computing.