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1440
Invention of the Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized the production of books and information by being able to produce pages of texts at a faster speed. -
First Newspaper
The publication was in Germany. It was written by Johan Carolus. The paper revolutionized access to information on a new level. -
Telegraph
Samuel Morse’s invention of the telegraph made it possible for communication over long distances for the first time in history. It made communication accelerate in many ways. -
First Radio Broadcast
The first commercial radio station, KDKA in Pittsburgh, began broadcasting. -
Television Debut
The New York World’s Fair showcased the first television broadcast, introducing TV to the public. It was a telecast with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
CNN Launch
It marked the beginning of 24-hour news cycles. It was the first all-news television network in the United States. -
World Wide Web
Tim-Berners-Lee introduced the web, making the internet accessible to the public. -
Google Founded
It revolutionized how we search for and access information online. -
iPhone released
It changed the way we consume media, making it accessible to us. -
Instagram Launch
It became a major platform for visual storytelling and influence on people.