The Digital Revolution: Timeline of the Internet and Web by George Wells

1969: Launch of ARPANET

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The ARPANET project, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, launches. It originally connected four universities in the U.S., marking the birth of Internet technology.

1971: First Email Sent

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Ray Tomlinson sends the first email, revolutionizing the way we communicate. This experiment proved the Internet could be used for quick, direct communication.

1983: Creation of the Internet Protocol

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The concept of the "Internet" is born, allowing multiple networks to connect and form a network of networks. This interconnectivity is considered the official beginning of the Internet.

1989: Tim Berners-Lee Invents the World Wide Web

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Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invents the World Wide Web, proposing it as a way for scientists to share information across the Internet efficiently.

1991: Launch of the First Website

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The first website is launched by Tim Berners-Lee, hosted by CERN. It was a simple text-based site, laying the foundation for the modern web.

1993: Release of Mosaic Browser

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Mosaic, the first widely used Web browser, is released. It played a key role in popularizing the World Wide Web among the general public.

1994: Amazon.com is Founded

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Amazon.com is founded by Jeff Bezos, marking the beginning of a new era of e-commerce and online shopping.

1998: Google is Founded

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Google is founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, starting as a research project at Stanford University. It would grow to become the leading search engine, changing how we access information online.

2004: Launch of Facebook

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Facebook is launched by Mark Zuckerberg, heralding a new age of social networking and online communication.

2007: First iPhone Released

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The first iPhone is released by Apple, significantly impacting the Internet's accessibility and how we consume digital content on mobile devices.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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What was the significance of the launch of ARPANET in 1969?
How did Ray Tomlinson's sending of the first email in 1971 impact communication?
In what year was the Internet Protocol created, and why was it significant?
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, and in what year did this invention take place?
How did the release of the Mosaic browser in 1993 contribute to the popularization of the World Wide Web?