It is also arguable, however, that this is not part of Bitcoin's history at all. :)
https://old.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/3h9cq4/its_time_fo...
Never.
It is always possible to get someone's key (if they still have it). That is not hacking. That is social or legal engineering.
It is also arguable, however, that this is not part of Bitcoin's history at all. :)