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Social Media Timeline

By Vonnie21
  • Invention of the telegraph

    Invention of the telegraph

  • Birth of the internet

    Birth of the internet

  • Development of electronic computers

    Development of electronic computers

  • First message was sent over the ARPANET

    First message was sent over the ARPANET

  • The Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) was developed by Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf

    The Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) was developed by Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf

  • The rise of near-instant communication

    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 1st recognized social media site: Six Degrees

  • The Launch of AOL Instant Messenger

    The Launch of AOL Instant Messenger

  • The 1st blogging site became popular

    The 1st blogging site became popular

  • Launch of Yahoo Messenger

    Launch of Yahoo Messenger

  • Launch of MSN Messenger

    Launch of MSN Messenger

  • Launch of Chatrooms

    Launch of Chatrooms

  • Launch of LinkedIn

    Launch of LinkedIn

  • Launch of Myspace

    Launch of Myspace

  • Launch of Skype (Voip)

    Launch of Skype (Voip)

  • Launch of Facebook

    Launch of Facebook

  • Launch of Flickr

    Launch of Flickr

  • Myspace is acquired by News Corporation for 580 million

    Myspace is acquired by News Corporation for 580 million

  • Launch of Reddit

    Launch of Reddit

  • Launch of YouTube

    Launch of YouTube

  • Launch of Twitter

    Launch of Twitter

  • YouTube acquired by Google for 1.65 billion

    YouTube acquired by Google for 1.65 billion

  • Launch of Tumblr

    Launch of Tumblr

  • Launch of Pinterest

    Launch of Pinterest

  • Launch of Instagram

    Launch of Instagram

  • Launch of Snapchat

    Launch of Snapchat

  • Microsoft acquires Skype for 8.5 billion

    Microsoft acquires Skype for 8.5 billion

  • Facebook acquires Instagram for 1 billion in cash and stock

    Facebook acquires Instagram for 1 billion in cash and stock

  • Vine and was acquired by Twitter for 30 miliion

    Vine and was acquired by Twitter for 30 miliion

  • Periscope launched and was acquired by Twitter

    Periscope launched and was acquired by Twitter

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