Internet History 1997 - 2021

By EFW
  • Netflix

    Netflix
    The now popular streaming service Netflix was first founded as a DVD rental mailing service
  • WordPress

    WordPress
    WordPress, one of the first, blogging websites was founded. A blog is a regularly updated website ran by an induvial in which they have more candid or personal postings.
  • Facebook

    Facebook
    Facebook was first launched. It has has numerous updates since then and has allowed for connections all over the world.
  • Internet Election

    Internet Election
    The "Internet Election" was the nickname of the 2008 election between McCain and Obama. This was the first election where candidates utilized YouTube and other social media to campaign.
  • Internet's 40th Birthday

    Internet's 40th Birthday
    40 years ago, the internet was first utilize. The original use of the internet was for military purposes.
  • Google Assistant

    Google Assistant
    The popular search engine company launched a Google Assistant. A Google Assistant was a voice activated program that can be on a mobile device or a smart home device.
  • 4.5 Billion Strong

    4.5 Billion Strong
    In 2021, over 4.5 billion people have access and use the internet. This is a 2 billion increase from the data 10 years ago.