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Iconic Windows 95 startup chime added to National Recording Registry

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to ...
Engadget

The Windows 95 start-up chime has been added to the Library of Congress

The National Recording Registry announced its 2025 inductees, and there are some geeky sounds that will be immortalized in the Library of Congress. The Microsoft Windows 95 reboot chime was selected ...
Seattle Times

Pop songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 chime join National Registry

Hits by Celine Dion and Mary J. Blige. The song “Happy Trails” by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Tracy Chapman’s debut album. The original cast album of Broadway musical “Hamilton.” The chimes Brian Eno ...
TechSpot

Windows 95 start-up chime and Minecraft soundtrack added to National Recording Registry

What just happened? Sounds from Microsoft and Minecraft were among the 25 recordings recently inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress based on their historical, ...
The New York Times

Pop Songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 Chime Join National Registry

The recordings, along with works by Tracy Chapman, Elton John and the rock band Chicago, are among the 25 selected for preservation by the Library of Congress. By Derrick Bryson Taylor Hits by Celine ...