This Day in History: April 8 | Computer History Museum

Java is a quarter-century old -- or closer to 21 years old, according to the official Oracle perspective

"April 8, 1991
Java Development Begins in Earnest

On this day, Sun's Java team moves from Sun Microsystems to work in secret on its "Oak" development project (later re-named Java)."

This Day in History: April 8 | Computer History Museum