2. The Rise of the Internet and World Wide Web
The launch of the World Wide Web in 1991 sparked a revolution, transforming the internet from a niche academic tool into a global force that redefined communication, commerce, and culture. As the internet became commercialized, it connected people and businesses around the world, enabling instant access to information and sparking new industries. Today’s digital economy, social media, and even remote work all trace their roots to this 1990s breakthrough. The internet’s rise in this decade laid the foundation for the interconnected, always-online society we now inhabit. [History.com]
