The Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) was developed by Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf
The rise of near-instant communication
By electronic mail, instant messaging, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls, two-way interactive video calls, and the World Wide Web with its discussion forums, blogs, social networking, and online shopping sites.
The 1st recognized social media site: Six Degrees
The Launch of AOL Instant Messenger
The 1st blogging site became popular
Launch of Yahoo Messenger
Launch of MSN Messenger
Launch of Chatrooms
Launch of LinkedIn
Launch of Myspace
Launch of Skype (Voip)
Launch of Facebook
Launch of Flickr
Myspace is acquired by News Corporation for 580 million
Launch of Reddit
Launch of YouTube
Launch of Twitter
YouTube acquired by Google for 1.65 billion
Launch of Tumblr
Launch of Pinterest
Launch of Instagram
Launch of Snapchat
Microsoft acquires Skype for 8.5 billion
Facebook acquires Instagram for 1 billion in cash and stock
