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The first e-mail is sent
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BBS exchanged data over phone lines with other users
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The first copies of webbrowsers are distributed through USERNET
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One of the web's first networking sites GEOCITIES is founded
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Theglobe.com gives users the freedom to personalize their online experiences
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AOL instant messenger is launched
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The .com bubble bursts
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Friendster is launched
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Myspace is launched
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Facebook is launched
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Twitter is launched
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Facebook overtakes Myspace as the leading social networking site