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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1995: 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.

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