On Jan. 12, 1992, the HAL 9000 computer, made famous in the Stanley Kubrick science-fiction epic '2001: A Space Odyssey,' became fully operational. http://imdb.to/2jbOliW | IMDb

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is one of India's leading aerospace and defense companies, playing a crucial role in the nation's aviation industry. Here's a brief history: HAL traces its origins to the establishment of Hindustan Aircraft Limited, which was incorporated on December 23, 1940, in Bangalore, India. The company was founded by the industrialist Walchand Hirachand, with support from the Government of Mysore and the British government. The primary goal was to manufacture aircraft f