Ways that the internet has changed lives
1971: Computer programmer Ray Tomlinson sends the world’s first email.
1973: First transatlantic internet connection takes place – between University College, London and Virginia.
1977: The first PC modem goes on sale.
1991: The World Wide Web code is released by Tim Berners-Lee.
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Hide Ad1995: Encryption is developed by Netscape, making it safe to conduct financial transactions online.
1998: Google is launched.
2001: Wikipedia starts.
2004: Facebook is launched – in July 2010 it had 500 million users.
2005: YouTube goes live, bringing video sharing online.