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The internet is created.
Who invented the internet? Technically, the internet was first created in the 1960's, but it was simply a prototype at the time. At the time, it was simply known as ARPANET. Then, in 1983, ARPANET adopted TCP/IP, and from there people began working on the "network of networks" that is now the modern internet. -
DNS and web address extensions (.com, .org, and .edu) are created.
History of the Internet The Domain Name System - or DNS for short - was established during this time, as were a few website extensions such as ".com", ".org", and ".edu". -
America Online debuts.
History of the Internet America Online (or AOL for short), formerly known as Quantum Computer Services, made its debut during this time. AOL offered email, news bulletins, and other information. -
A virus called the Internet Worm temporarily shuts down 10% of the world's internet servers.
Internet Worm A virus known as the Internet Worm, or the Morris Worm, was distributed on this day. It caused 10% of the world's internet servers to be temporarily shut down. -
The White House launches its website.
History of the Internet The White House launches its own website for the public. -
The Vatican launches its website.
History of the Internet The Vatican launches its own website for the public to view. -
Google opens its first office.
History of the Internet World famous computer company Google opened its very first office at this time. -
MySpace is launched.
History of the Internet The social media website known as MySpace launched at this time. Since then, it has significantly dropped in popularity. -
Wikipedia is created.
History of the Internet The world-famous online dictionary known as Wikipedia launched during this time. -
iTunes is created.
When was iTunes created? The famous media player/online music shop developed by Apple, iTunes, was created at this time. Since then, millions of songs/song albums have been released on iTunes for people to purchase. -
Facebook is created.
Google Search - When was Facebook created? The world-famous social media site Facebook was created at this time. Since then, millions upon millions of people have joined Facebook. -
YouTube is created.
History of the Internet The world-famous online video website YouTube was created at this time. Since then, millions of people have joined. Google purchased YouTube in November of 2006. -
Twitter is created.
Google Search - When was Twitter created? Another world-famous social media website, Twitter, was created at this time. Just like Facebook, millions of people have joined since it was created.
