Timeline: Internet

Aug 11, 1938

Samsung

Samsung was created in Daegu, South Korea by Lee Byung-chul

Oct 3, 1962

First Idea of Internet

The First idea of internet was introduced to DARPA in Octuber, 1962 by J.C.R. Licklider

Sep 7, 1969

First computer connected to ARPANET

All the internet ideas came together in September, 1969 when BBN installed the first IMP at UCLA and the first computer was connected to ARPANET.

Jan 2, 1972

Electronic Mail

Electronic mail is inroduced by Ray Tomlinson, he uses @ to distinguish between the senders name and network name in the email address.

Jun 1, 1973

TCP/IP protocol development

The new protocol will allow diverse networks and computers to connect and communicate with each other. Vincent Cerf and Robert Kahn were the head of this group. (DARPA)

Apr 1, 1976

Apple

Apple was created in Cupertino, CA by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak

May 3, 1976

First emails

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter and ruuning mate Walter Mondale use email to plan campaign events. Queen Elizabeth sends her first email, shes the first state leader to do so.

Nov 5, 1982

Internet

The Word internet was used for the first time.

Jun 19, 1984

Domain names

Domain name is first introduced with network addresses identified by extensions such as .com, .org, and .net. William Gibson Coins the term "Cyberspace"