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ARPANET Research Development
ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) begins work on creating a computer network for communicating. -
I.M.P.'s
The worlds first I.M.P. (interface messaging processor) was connected to the first host. This allowed people to send bits of data electronically. -
The Internet Lives
ARPA begins work on what was called "the network of networks". This is known today as the modern internet. -
World Wide Web Goes Public
The internet becomes available to the public for everyone use. -
AOL Aiming for Big Changes
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Launches to the world allowing people to send messages "instantly" through the use of the internet. -
Google Enters the World
Google Incorporated was founded. -
FaceSmash
Harvard Student, Mark Zuckerberg Creates FaceSmash. A website designed to allow people to compare photos of students to decide who was "hot or not". -
FaceBook Launch
FaceBook, created by Mark Zuckerberg was released. -
YouTube Launch
YouTube video upload service launches to the world. -
Twitter was Born
Twitter was founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Evan Williams, and Biz Stone. Started under The Odeo Company. -
Twitter launches
Twitter was officially launched. -
FaceBook Goes Public
General public now have access to FaceBook. -
Google Buys YouTube
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Twitter Becomes its Own
Twitter spins off into its own company. -
FaceBook Hits 100 Mil
FaceBook reaches 100 million users. -
Pinterest
Pinterest Launches allowing people to share media, known as "pins" to each other. -
Instagram Launch
Instagram Launches to the public -
Snapchat Releases
After being founded earlier in the year, Snapchat officially launches to ios users. -
FaceBook Buys IG
FaceBook buys Instagram from the original owners for roughly $1 Billion in cash and stock. -
FaceBook Passes 1 Billion
FaceBook surpasses 1 Billion active users. -
Vine Makes It's Debut
Vine launches allowing people to share short video clips with each other. Unique in its differences from the already popular Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. -
Twitter Proves Its Worth
Twitter proves to be the fastest channel for spreading breaking news after sending out 40+ Million tweets regarding the U.S Election before 10 p.m that night. -
Vine says Goodbye
After just four years Vine shuts down its platform. -
SnapMaps
Snapchat launches controversial feature SnapMaps allowing users to see other user's locations when they are using the app.
