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IBM Launches First Personal Computer
IBM releases the IBM 5150, bringing personal computing to businesses and homes. -
ARPANET Adopts TCP/IP Protocol
The internet’s foundational protocol is adopted, enabling different networks to communicate. -
Launch of the Apple Macintosh
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First Use of “Internet” in U.S. Law
The term "Internet" appears in official U.S. policy, reflecting its growing importance.
Telecommunications Act of 1996 -
Berlin wall falls
The wall’s collapse ends decades of division, symbolizing the Cold War’s end and global change.
This and the internet shows how the world is now connecting -
World Wide Web Becomes Public
Berners-Lee opens the web to the public, launching the modern internet era. -
Launch of GeoCities
GeoCities allows users to build personal web pages, a major step toward public generated online content. -
Classmates.com Launches
One of the first social networks, it focused on helping people reconnect with schoolmates. -
Hotmail Launches
First public electronic mail service. Now Microsoft Outlook. -
SixDegrees.com Launches
Considered the first true social networking site, it let users create profiles and connect with others.