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Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press, marking the beginning of mass communication and the ability to produce books and newspapers more widely.
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Benjamin Day's "The New York Sun" introduces affordable newspapers, leading to a surge in readership.
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The first commercial radio broadcast in the U.S. transforms information dissemination and paves the way for broadcast media
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The BBC launches the world's first regular high-definition television service, revolutionizing visual media.
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The creation of ARPANET, the internet's precursor, sets the stage for global communication and information exchange.
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The advent of cable television offers more channels and specialized content, transforming television broadcasting.
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The World Wide Web becomes publicly accessible, leading to a surge in digital journalism and online content creation.
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Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook, sparking the rise of social media and changing how people share and consume information.
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The creation of YouTube allows users to upload and share videos, transforming how visual content is produced and consumed.
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Apple introduces the first iPhone, turning mobile phones into multimedia devices and accelerating news and media accessibility on-the-go.