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ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) begins work on creating a computer network for communicating.
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The worlds first I.M.P. (interface messaging processor) was connected to the first host. This allowed people to send bits of data electronically.
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ARPA begins work on what was called "the network of networks". This is known today as the modern internet.
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The internet becomes available to the public for everyone use.
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AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Launches to the world allowing people to send messages "instantly" through the use of the internet.
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Google Incorporated was founded.
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Harvard Student, Mark Zuckerberg Creates FaceSmash. A website designed to allow people to compare photos of students to decide who was "hot or not".
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FaceBook, created by Mark Zuckerberg was released.
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YouTube video upload service launches to the world.
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Twitter was founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Evan Williams, and Biz Stone. Started under The Odeo Company.
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Twitter was officially launched.
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General public now have access to FaceBook.
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Twitter spins off into its own company.
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FaceBook reaches 100 million users.
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Pinterest Launches allowing people to share media, known as "pins" to each other.
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Instagram Launches to the public
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After being founded earlier in the year, Snapchat officially launches to ios users.
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FaceBook buys Instagram from the original owners for roughly $1 Billion in cash and stock.
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FaceBook surpasses 1 Billion active users.
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Vine launches allowing people to share short video clips with each other. Unique in its differences from the already popular Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Twitter proves to be the fastest channel for spreading breaking news after sending out 40+ Million tweets regarding the U.S Election before 10 p.m that night.
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After just four years Vine shuts down its platform.
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Snapchat launches controversial feature SnapMaps allowing users to see other user's locations when they are using the app.
