Microsoft launches Expedia, the first major online travel agency. It allows users to book flights and hotels directly, beginning the massive disruption of the traditional travel agent industry.
Part of the 17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1996 Edition archive. Historically Verified
🔥 Top 10: Technology
1997 Classic: Google.com is Registered
In September, Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially register the domain google.com. The project moves out of Stanford’s servers and begins its journey to becomi...czytaj dalej »
UFO
Introduction UFO, an acronym for Unidentified Flying Object, refers to any object or phenomenon observed in the sky that cannot be readily identified or expl...czytaj dalej »
1998 File: The Birth of the "Open Source" Term
The term "Open Source" is officially adopted during a strategy session in Palo Alto. This leads to the creation of the Open Source Initiative, protecting the ph...czytaj dalej »
Engineering
"Engineering: Building the Future, One Innovation at a Time." Introduction Engineering is a field that encompasses the application of scientific and mathe...czytaj dalej »
2000 Classic: Google Launches AdWords
Google introduces AdWords with 350 initial customers. By allowing businesses to buy ads based on specific keywords, Google creates a highly effective, performan...czytaj dalej »
1996 Vault: The Rise of Animated GIFs
The "Under Construction" banner and dancing torches become ubiquitous on personal homepages (GeoCities), defining the visual aesthetic of the 90s web.Part of th...czytaj dalej »
1998 Legacy: The "Hamster Dance" Goes Viral
One of the earliest examples of a "web meme," the Hampster Dance website (featuring rows of animated GIFs), proves that simple, repetitive humor can capture glo...czytaj dalej »
1997 Archive: The "Deep Blue" Rematch
IBM’s Deep Blue defeats world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a highly publicized match. The result is broadcast live on the web, drawing millions of viewers a...czytaj dalej »
1999 Vault: The Birth of Blogger
Evan Williams and Meg Hourihan (Pyra Labs) launch Blogger. It makes publishing online so easy that anyone can have a voice, triggering the first true "golden ag...czytaj dalej »
Astronomy
"Discover the wonders of the universe with Astronomy: Unveiling the mysteries beyond our world." Introduction Astronomy is the scientific study of celesti...czytaj dalej »
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1996 Classic: Quake and Online Multiplayer
The release of Quake introduces high-speed, 3D online multiplayer gaming, leading to the creation of the first major "clans" and...read more »
1996 File: The Launch of Alexa Internet
Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat found Alexa Internet to track web traffic and archive the internet. This data later becomes...read more »
1996 Legacy: Nokia 9000 Communicator
Nokia releases the first "smartphone" with internet capabilities. While primitive, it allows users to send emails and browse basic web...read more »