Multiple choice technology On what date was the debut of the first IBM Personal Computer? August 12, 1981 January 21 1979 August 21, 1980 January 12, 1982 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150) was released on August 12, 1981, marking a pivotal moment in computing history. It helped establish the de facto standard for PC architecture and popularized the term 'PC' for personal computers.