ARPANET Goes Live
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was established by the U.S. Department of Defense. It was the first network to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite, which became the technical foundation of the internet.
1969
1971
Introduction of Email
Ray Tomlinson sent the first email over ARPANET, which marked the beginning of electronic mail as a core application of the internet.
1983
TCP/IP Protocol Standardized
The TCP/IP protocol suite was adopted as the standard networking protocol for ARPANET, which set the stage for the development of the modern internet.
1984
Domain Name System (DNS) Introduced
The DNS was created to address the need for a more user-friendly way to access internet resources, replacing numerical IP addresses with easily memorable domain names.
1989
Proposal for the World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee proposed the concept of the World Wide Web while working at CERN. This proposal laid the groundwork for the development of the web as a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessible via the internet.
1990
First Web Page Created
Tim Berners-Lee developed the first web page, which provided information about the World Wide Web project. This marked the beginning of the web as a platform for sharing information.
1991
Public Release of the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web was made publicly available, allowing people outside of academic and research institutions to access and contribute to the web.
1993
Mosaic Web Browser Released
The Mosaic web browser, developed by Marc Andreessen and Eric Bina, was released. It was the first widely used web browser and played a significant role in popularizing the World Wide Web.
1994
Founding of Netscape Communications
Netscape Communications was founded by Marc Andreessen and Jim Clark. Netscape Navigator became one of the most popular web browsers of the mid-1990s.
1998
Google Founded
Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The search engine quickly became a dominant force on the internet, revolutionizing how people find information online.
2004
Facebook Launched
Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, was launched. It became one of the largest social networking platforms, significantly impacting online social interaction.
2005
YouTube Founded
YouTube was founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It became the leading platform for video sharing and streaming on the internet.
2007
Introduction of the iPhone
Apple introduced the iPhone, which revolutionized mobile internet access and significantly contributed to the growth of mobile internet usage.
2010
Launch of Instagram
Instagram, a photo and video sharing social networking service, was launched by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It quickly gained popularity and became a major platform for visual content.
2016
Introduction of 5G Technology
5G technology began to roll out, promising faster internet speeds and more reliable connections, which are essential for the growing internet of things (IoT) and other advanced internet applications.
2020
Global Impact of COVID-19 on Internet Usage
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in internet usage as people relied on the internet for work, education, and social interaction during lockdowns and social distancing measures.
2023
Advancements in Quantum Internet
Research and development in quantum internet technology made significant strides, promising a future of ultra-secure and high-speed internet communication.
