When did Microsoft first introduce its Internet Explorer?

When did Microsoft first introduce its Internet Explorer?

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year._x000D_

News Fact:

_x000D_Microsoft announced May 19, 2021, that it is retiring Internet Explorer as of June 15th, 2022, after 27 years,  in favor of Microsoft Edge.