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Invention of the Telegraph
The telegraph used morse code to help people communicate across long distances. It used electrical signals transmitted over a wire between units.
Editors, H. (2009, November 09). Morse Code & the Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph -
Transatlantic Cable Finished
The transatlantic cable was a 20,000 mile long telegraph cable that allowed instantaneous communication between the Americas and Europe.
First transatlantic telegraph cable completed. (2010, February 09). Retrieved from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-transatlantic-telegraph-cable-completed -
Cold War Begins
The Cold War marked the first time that there was a lot of push for technological advancements. During this time, technology boomed and we created so many things that jump started the internet.
Cold War. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/glossary/cold-war.cfm -
First Email Sent
The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson, and it said "QWERTYUIOP"
The Centre for Computing History. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/6116/First-e-mail-sent-by-Ray-Tomlinson/ -
First Internet Search Engine
Archie was created as an FTP and enabled the retrieval of small photos and text for the Archie comics online.
Archie (search engine). (2019, May 25). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_(search_engine) -
First Blog
Justin Hall creates the first blog of Link.net when he was at Swarthmore College. He called it is "personal homepage."
A Brief History of Blogging. (2018, February 07). Retrieved from https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/03/a-brief-history-of-blogging/ -
LinkedIn Launches
LinkedIn launches with the help of Reid Hoffman as the first professional social media network.
A Brief History of LinkedIn. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ourstory.linkedin.com/ -
Facebook is Founded
Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerburg when he was a sophomore at Harvard. The goal of it was to connect Harvard Students in an online community.
Barr, S. (2018, August 23). The story of how Facebook was created in a Harvard dorm room. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/facebook-when-started-how-mark-zuckerberg-history-harvard-eduardo-saverin-a8505151.html -
YouTube Launches
YouTube was created by three employees of PayPal that wanted one place to share and view videos on the internet. Today, YouTube is one of the most visited websites.
X, A. (2016, November 10). The History of Youtube. Retrieved from https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/10/the-history-of-youtube/ -
Twitter is Founded
Twitter was designed by two Google employees as a place for free SMS messaging with a small social media networking aspect.
Britannica, T. E. (2019, February 01). Twitter. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Twitter -
iPhone is Unveiled
Steve Jobs released the iPhone, and social media has never been the same since. It fueled the rise in social media usage and helped create new ones that would not have been possible without the smartphone.
10 Years Later: How the IPhone Changed the Way We Communicate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nywici.org/advance/access-learning-resources/industry-trends/10-years-later-iphone-changed-way-communicate/ -
Facebook Purchases Instagram
Facebook bought Instagram for $1 Billion in cash and stocks. Facebook knew that Instagram would take off, and they needed to acquire the company before it became too expensive.
Evelyn. (2012, April 09). Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion. Retrieved from https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/facebook-buys-instagram-for-1-billion/
