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The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, was the first operational packet-switching network and the predecessor to the modern internet. -
The first successful message was transmitted over ARPANET, the precursor to the modern Internet, between computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute. -
Ray Tomlinson sent the first email over ARPANET using the "@" symbol to designate email addresses, similar to today's syntax. -
ARPANET expanded internationally by connecting to institutions in the UK and Norway, marking the first trans-Atlantic link. -
ARPANET adopted the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as its standard networking protocol. This transition enabled diverse computer networks to interconnect, forming the basis of the global internet. -
Symbolics, a computer manufacturer, registered Symbolics.com, marking the first domain name ever. -
Tim Berners-Lee proposed the concept of the World Wide Web in 1989, aiming to share information among scientists. -
Mosaic, the first widely used graphical web browser, made the World Wide Web accessible to the general public, contributing to the internet's rapid growth. -
Sun Microsystems introduced Java in 1995, a programming language designed to run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine .Java has became a popular choice for many web applications, applets, and enterprise software, significantly influencing web development. -
Google's introduction revolutionized search engines with its new efficient algorithm, quickly becoming one of the most popular tools for finding information online. -
The collapse of numerous internet-based companies led to a significant stock market downturn, highlighting the risk of early internet investments. -
AWS revolutionized the internet by launching cloud computing in 2006, enabling scalable, on-demand infrastructure. It democratized access to powerful resources, fueling innovation and growth for startups, enterprises, and developers worldwide, transforming the internet into a more accessible and dynamic ecosystem. -
Originally created for Harvard students, Facebook expanded rapidly after its public launch. It revolutionized social networking by introducing many new features and has become one of the most influential platforms globally. -
Apple's iPhone combined a phone, iPod, and internet communicator, revolutionizing mobile devices and significantly influencing internet usage worldwide. -
Bitcoin's creation introduced the concept of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, impacting financial transactions and the digital economy. -
As the number of internet-connected devices grew, the limited supply of IPv4 addresses became a critical issue. IPv6, a new version of the Internet Protocol, was developed to provide a vastly larger number of unique addresses. On June 6, 2012, major websites and internet service providers permanently enabled IPv6, marking the beginning of its widespread adoption. -
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked classified documents to journalists, revealing extensive global surveillance programs conducted by the U.S. government. The revelations sparked worldwide debates about privacy, security, and government oversight. Snowden's disclosures led to increased scrutiny of internet surveillance practices and prompted efforts to strengthen encryption and protect user privacy. -
The global rollout of 5G technology began, promising faster internet speeds and improved connectivity. This advancement is expected to support technological innovations across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and the Internet of Things. -
The global pandemic accelerated digital transformation, with increased reliance on the internet for remote work, education, communication, and many other stuff. -
OpenAI released ChatGPT, an advanced language model that transformed the landscape of AI-driven conversations and interactions. This milestone made sophisticated language generation capabilities more accessible to the public and sparks discussions about the future of artificial intelligence.