History of the Internet (1977-2024)

Internet Milestones

Explore the key milestones in the history of the internet from 1977 to 2024.

1977 - ARPANET

The ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet, was developed by the United States Department of Defense.

1991 - World Wide Web

Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web, revolutionizing how we access and share information.

2004 - Facebook

Facebook was launched, marking the beginning of the social media era.

2024 - Future Innovations

The internet continues to evolve with advancements in AI, IoT, and more.

Website Artifacts

Gorillaz.com

Nick.com

Roblox.com

Minecraft.net

McDonald's.com

Myspace Tom

First YouTube Video

First Twitter Tweet

Newgrounds (Pre-Newgrounds)

Homestarrunner.com

Eddsworld.co.uk

Neocities

Brainpop

Neopets

Club Penguin

Pizza.net

Pepsiworld

Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny

Smosh (First Most Subscribed YouTuber)

Nintendo.com

First Facebook Post