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Social Media Timeline

  • Invention of the telegraph

    Invention of the telegraph
  • Birth of the internet

    Birth of the internet
  • Development of electronic computers

    Development of electronic computers
  • First message was sent over the ARPANET

    First message was sent over the ARPANET
  • The Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) was developed by Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf

    The Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) was developed by Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf
  • The rise of near-instant communication

    The rise of near-instant communication
    By electronic mail, instant messaging, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls, two-way interactive video calls, and the World Wide Web with its discussion forums, blogs, social networking, and online shopping sites.
  • The 1st recognized social media site: Six Degrees

    The 1st recognized social media site: Six Degrees
  • The Launch of AOL Instant Messenger

    The Launch of AOL Instant Messenger
  • The 1st blogging site became popular

    The 1st blogging site became popular
  • Launch of Yahoo Messenger

    Launch of Yahoo Messenger
  • Launch of MSN Messenger

    Launch of MSN Messenger
  • Launch of Chatrooms

    Launch of Chatrooms
  • Launch of LinkedIn

    Launch of LinkedIn
  • Launch of Myspace

    Launch of Myspace
  • Launch of Skype (Voip)

    Launch of Skype (Voip)
  • Launch of Facebook

    Launch of Facebook
  • Launch of Flickr

    Launch of Flickr
  • Myspace is acquired by News Corporation for 580 million

    Myspace is acquired by News Corporation for 580 million
  • Launch of Reddit

    Launch of Reddit
  • Launch of YouTube

    Launch of YouTube
  • Launch of Twitter

    Launch of Twitter
  • YouTube acquired by Google for 1.65 billion

    YouTube acquired by Google for 1.65 billion
  • Launch of Tumblr

    Launch of Tumblr
  • Launch of Pinterest

    Launch of Pinterest
  • Launch of Instagram

    Launch of Instagram
  • Launch of Snapchat

    Launch of Snapchat
  • Microsoft acquires Skype for 8.5 billion

    Microsoft acquires Skype for 8.5 billion
  • Facebook acquires Instagram for 1 billion in cash and stock

    Facebook acquires Instagram for 1 billion in cash and stock
  • Vine and was acquired by Twitter for 30 miliion

    Vine  and was acquired by Twitter for 30 miliion
  • Periscope launched and was acquired by Twitter

    Periscope launched and was acquired by Twitter