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ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, sends its first message between UCLA and Stanford. ARPANET Diagram (image) -
Ray Tomlinson sends the first email using the @ symbol. Ray Tomlinson -
ARPANET adopts the TCP/IP protocol, setting the standard for future internet communication. TCP/IP Stack -
DNS is established, making it easier to navigate the internet with domain names. What is DNS? (article) -
Tim Berners-Lee proposes the World Wide Web while working at CERN. Tim Berners-Lee -
The first web page is created at CERN. First Web Page -
Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, is released. Mosaic Browser -
Yahoo! becomes one of the first popular web directories. Yahoo OG interface -
The internet becomes fully commercial with the end of NSFNET's acceptable use policy. Rapid Rise of the Internet -
Google is founded, revolutionizing internet search. Google 1998 -
Wikipedia is launched, providing free and collaborative knowledge. Wikipedia Logo -
Skype introduces free internet voice calls. OG Skype Interface -
Facebook launches, becoming one of the largest social media platforms. OG Facebook Interface -
YouTube is launched, changing the way video content is shared online. OG YouTube Interface -
The release of the iPhone marks a turning point for mobile internet access. First Official iPhone AD (video) -
Instagram is launched, popularizing photo-sharing on the internet. Instagram in 2011 -
IPv6 is introduced to accommodate the growing number of internet-connected devices. IPv6 (blog) -
The FCC establishes net neutrality rules to regulate internet service providers. Net Neutrality -
The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a massive increase in global internet use. Internet Usage -
AI technologies like GPT-3 and chatbots become increasingly integrated into internet services. AI Illustration (website)
