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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
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
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Queen Elizabeth II sends her first email
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The first domain name, “symbolics.com” is register
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First website is launched, created by Tim Berners-Lee
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The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, is released.
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The first online shopping site is launched by NetMarket
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The internet becomes accessible to the general public
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Google was founded
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Wikipedia is launched
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Social media platforms like Facebook are created
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Twitter is launched
Introducing microblogging to the world -
The iphone is released
Making rise of mobile internet usage -
The Google Chrome browser is introduced
Becoming one of the most popular web browsers -
Instagram is launched
Major platform for sharing photos and videos -
Netflix begins streaming TV shows and movies online
Marking the shift toward digital entertainment -
COVID-19 pandemic
Accelerates the adoption of remote work, online education, and digital communications -
Rise of crypto and blockchain technology
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Advancements in AI
Changing the way people interact with the internet