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ARPANET Established
The United States Department of Defense established the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET). It was the first operational packet-switching network and gave rise to the internet of today. -
First Email Sent
Ray Tomlinson sent the first ever email via ARPANET. He used the "@" sign to show the mail address. -
TCP/IP Protocol Introduced
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn published a paper on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP). These protocols are known as the fundamental rules of ARPANET and the modern internet. -
Domain Name System (DNS) Implemented
The DNS was developed to establish a system of naming on the internet. The names involve typical domains such as .com, .org, and .edu. -
World Wide Web Proposed
Tim Berners-Lee proposed a method of sharing information via hypertext. With this, the World Wide Web was created. -
First Web Browser Released
Mosaic was the first commercially available web browser. It popularized the web by making it easy to use. -
Amazon Founded
Amazon.com was first an internet bookstore but rapidly became one of the largest shopping sites on the internet. -
Wi-Fi Standardized
The IEEE approved the 802.11 standard. This led to Wi-Fi technology being applied across the board for internet connectivity. -
Google Founded
Google was founded, developing a powerful search engine that revolutionized the way people search for information online. -
Dot-com Bubble Bursts
A bubble in internet firms burst, resulting in enormous losses of money and the collapse of numerous internet businesses. -
Wikipedia Launched
Wikipedia, a free, user-editable online encyclopedia, was launched, becoming one of the largest knowledge holders on the internet. -
Facebook Founded
Facebook was created and became the largest social network sites, revolutionizing the way people connected online. -
YouTube Launched
YouTube was created so that users could upload, share, and view videos. YouTube became an incredibly popular internet site. -
Bitcoin Introduced
Bitcoin is the first-ever decentralized virtual currency. Bitcoin started blockchain technology and virtual money. -
iPhone Released
Apple introduced the iPhone, combining a phone, iPod, and internet communicator, revolutionizing mobile internet access. -
Instagram Launched
Instagram, a photo and video-sharing social networking service, was launched, influencing visual content sharing online. -
Edward Snowden's NSA Revelations
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked classified information revealing global surveillance programs, starting debates on privacy and security. -
Net Neutrality Repealed in the U.S.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate net neutrality rules. The rules regulate how internet companies manage web traffic. -
GDPR Enforced
The European General Data Protection Regulation was created to protect the data and privacy of people of the EU. -
COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerates Digital Transformation
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This caused users to rely more on the internet for work, education, and communication with one another. It accelerated digital transformation across numerous sectors.