internet

Packet-switching

May 31, 1961

First paper on packet-switching (PS) theory

Elizabeth II

Mar 26, 1976

The queen sends out an e-mail from Royal Signals and Radar Establishment (RSRE) in Malvern.

ARPNET

Oct 27, 1980

Officially grinds to a halt

Netscape

Apr 4, 1994

Netscape is created

Internet Explorer

Aug 16, 1995

Is created by Microsoft.