History of Social Media (1900-2000)

By ahmedmansour

  • The Telegraph

    The invention of the telegraph allowed messages to be sent over long distances using electrical signals, marking the beginning of long-distance communication.

  • First Mailing Lists

    Early email mailing lists started forming, allowing groups to communicate via email, paving the way for online communities.

  • ARPANET (Birth of the Internet)The U.S. government creates ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet, allowing computers to connect and exchange data across long distances

    The U.S. government creates ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet, allowing computers to connect and exchange data across long distances

  • First Email Sent

    The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson, marking a major advancement in digital communication.

  • The First Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)

    BBS allowed users to connect via dial-up modems, exchanging messages, files, and discussions, early forms of social interaction online.

  • The Launch of Yahoo!

    Yahoo! launches as one of the first web directories, offering users a platform for searching content, connecting communities, and forming the backbone for future social networks.

  • The Rise of AOL (America Online)

    AOL becomes one of the most popular online services, offering email, instant messaging, and chat rooms, thus forming early online communities.

  • Launch of Six Degrees

    Six Degrees is one of the first social networking sites, allowing users to create profiles, add friends, and connect online.

  • LiveJournal and Blogger (Rise of Blogs)

    Platforms like LiveJournal and Blogger popularize online personal journals and blogs, leading to the social media platforms we use today.

  • Launch of Friendster

    Friendster is one of the first platforms to provide social networking services like sharing profiles and connecting with friends.