History of the Internet

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  • J.C.R Licklider introduces the idea of an “inter-network”

    J.C.R Licklider introduces the idea of an “inter-network”

    Which people could access data and programs from any site. Considered one of the early steps toward the internet
  • Arpanet

    Arpanet

    The U.S. government builds ARPANET, the first network to connect computers in different places. It’s the start of what will become the internet.
  • Ray Tomlinson develops email and introduces the @ symbol

    Ray Tomlinson develops email and introduces the @ symbol

  • Queen Elizabeth II sends her first email

    Queen Elizabeth II sends her first email

  • The first domain name, “symbolics.com” is register

    The first domain name, “symbolics.com” is register

  • First website is launched, created by Tim Berners-Lee

    First website is launched, created by Tim Berners-Lee

  • The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, is released.

    The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, is released.

  • The first online shopping site is launched by NetMarket

    The first online shopping site is launched by NetMarket

  • The internet becomes accessible to the general public

    The internet becomes accessible to the general public

  • Google was founded

    Google was founded

  • Wikipedia is launched

    Wikipedia is launched

  • Social media platforms like Facebook are created

    Social media platforms like Facebook are created

  • Twitter is launched

    Twitter is launched

    Introducing microblogging to the world
  • The iphone is released

    The iphone is released

    Making rise of mobile internet usage
  • The Google Chrome browser is introduced

    The Google Chrome browser is introduced

    Becoming one of the most popular web browsers
  • Instagram is launched

    Instagram is launched

    Major platform for sharing photos and videos
  • Netflix begins streaming TV shows and movies online

    Netflix begins streaming TV shows and movies online

    Marking the shift toward digital entertainment
  • COVID-19 pandemic

    COVID-19 pandemic

    Accelerates the adoption of remote work, online education, and digital communications
  • Rise of crypto and blockchain technology

    Rise of crypto and blockchain technology

  • Advancements in AI

    Advancements in AI

    Changing the way people interact with the internet