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The Computer was Developed
This computer was created at the University of Pennsylvania and took up an entire room. (Picture from computerhope.com) -
U.S. and Technology
The U.S. wanted to research and advance ahead of Russia -
Interfacing Communications
Interfacing communications networks were being developed -
Microsoft Technology
Bill Gates develops and creates Microsoft. The company later launches the surface tablet, Skype and LinkedIn. (Picture from Microsoft.com) -
The First Apple Computer
Apple launches its first computer which will be more relevant later on in the timeline. The first Apple Computer is now on display in The National Museum of American History in Washington DC! (Picture from pinterest,com) -
BBS - Bulletin Board System
Now known as the earliest form of social media. This had an emailing system, direct chatting and online games. -
Macintosh
Steve Jobs introduced the original Macintosh computer, the first personal computer. (Picture from perfectlyintune.com) -
Chat Rooms
Chat Rooms were launched and became the biggest source of online communicating! -
WWW.COM
The World Wide Web was introduced! (Picture from youtube.com) -
The first blog site, Links.net
The blog site was created in 1994, but didn't launch until 1997. The word "weblog" was then created. -
Amazon
The most wonderful website was developed in 1995. Amazon changed the way the world shops. (Picture from amazon.com) -
SixDegrees.com
The first social media platform were people could create usernames and create friend lists. (Picture from CBS.com) -
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger was launched and people were able to create usernames and chat with other people online. -
Google
Lemme google it! Google was released and would become the biggest search engine in the world! (Picture from google.com) -
LinkedIn
The perfect website for employees and employers to connect and network. (Picture from twitter.com) -
Skype
A popular video chatting and instant messaging platform is released! (Picture from Microsoftcommunity.com) -
Myspace
Can I be in your top five friends list please? Myspace launches a website to personalize your profile with pictures, music and colors! (Picture from thehackernews.com) -
YouTube
My personal favorite social media platform launches to let users basically create anything; covers, music videos, virtual reality, comedic videos, etc.! (Picture from blogspot.com) -
First iPhone Launch
Steve Jobs released the new iPhone. The first touch screen phone that created the idea of "apps." (Picture from businessinsider.com) -
Instagram
A social media where you can describe your life in pictures is released! (Picture from businessinsider.com) -
Snapchat
Snapchat is a social media platform to send pictures that disappear to the viewer after a short amount of time. Another platform to chat instantly on. -
One Billion Dollar Sale
Facebook buys Instagram for one billion dollars! -
Lets take a "Selfie"
Selfie became Webster's Dictionary "Word of the Year," in 2013. -
"Stories"
There is not an exact date, but I think 2017 is the year of stories. Facebook Live, Instagram Stories and YouTube Live have become extremely popular this year especially for e-commerce businesses. I think Instagram stories will take over Snapchat completely within the next couple of years! -
Amazon Buys Whole Foods
Amazon buys Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. Though this has nothing to do with social media, it was all over the news. People can now buy avocados for $1.99 instead of $3.49!
