ARPANET Established
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was established, marking the birth of the Internet. It was the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite, which became the foundation for Internet development.
1969
1971
First Email Sent
Ray Tomlinson sent the first email over ARPANET, revolutionizing communication and laying the groundwork for future Internet development.
1983
Introduction of DNS
The Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced, allowing for easier and more efficient Internet navigation. This was a significant milestone in Internet development.
1989
World Wide Web Proposed
Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web while working at CERN. This proposal marked a pivotal moment in Internet development, leading to the creation of the first web browser and website.
1991
First Website Launched
The first website, info.cern.ch, was launched by Tim Berners-Lee, marking a significant step in the evolution of Internet development.
1993
Mosaic Web Browser Released
The Mosaic web browser was released, becoming the first widely used web browser and a major milestone in Internet development.
1995
Commercialization of the Internet
The Internet was fully commercialized, with the removal of the last restrictions on commercial traffic. This was a key moment in Internet development, leading to the rapid growth of online businesses.
1998
Google Founded
Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, significantly impacting Internet development by revolutionizing search engines and online information retrieval.
2001
Wikipedia Launched
Wikipedia was launched, becoming one of the largest and most comprehensive online encyclopedias, significantly contributing to Internet development in terms of information sharing and collaboration.
2004
Facebook Launched
Facebook was launched by Mark Zuckerberg, transforming social networking and playing a crucial role in the evolution of Internet development.
2005
YouTube Launched
YouTube was launched, revolutionizing video sharing and content creation, and marking a significant development in the Internet landscape.
2007
Introduction of the iPhone
Apple introduced the iPhone, which significantly impacted Internet development by popularizing mobile internet usage and app-based ecosystems.
2010
Instagram Launched
Instagram was launched, further influencing social media and Internet development by focusing on photo and video sharing.
2012
Introduction of IPv6
IPv6 was formally introduced to address the limitations of IPv4, marking a significant advancement in Internet development by expanding address space and improving security.
2020
Global Internet Usage Surges Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant surge in global Internet usage as people relied on the Internet for work, education, and social interactions, highlighting the critical role of Internet development.
2023
Launch of 5G Networks
The widespread deployment of 5G networks began, offering faster speeds and lower latency, representing a major leap in Internet development and connectivity.
2024
Advancements in Quantum Internet
Significant progress was made in the development of the Quantum Internet, which promises to revolutionize data security and processing capabilities, marking a new frontier in Internet development.
