Day in Tech History

Day in Tech History


October 19, 1985: First Blockbuster Opens

October 18, 2019

1985 – The first Blockbuster opens it’s doors in Dallas, TX by David Cook. The 29 year old store owner eventually sold it to Scott Beck, John Melk and Wayne Huizenga. Eventually it becomes a nation-wide franchise and online movie and game rental store. Dish Network ultimately purchased Blockbuster for $228 million The Last Blockbuster […]