World Wide Web Day

World Wide Web Day is widely recognized among internet users. No one doubts that the World Wide Web is a revolutionary invention that allows people across the globe to access information, communicate, learn, and work. This incredible innovation truly deserves a holiday of its own—and it has one.

History

The World Wide Web was invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee. While often confused with the internet itself, the Web is actually a system of interlinked documents accessed through browsers, built on top of the global network that existed earlier. It was first designed to help researchers share information, but soon became a tool for everyone, dramatically changing how we live, learn, and communicate.

Today, billions of people around the world rely on it every day, with more than a billion active websites and widespread use of social media. This international observance was created to recognize the impact of the World Wide Web and how it continues to shape modern life.

Interesting Facts

• The internet’s early prototype, ARPANET, was developed in 1969.
• Personal computers became widely available in the 1980s.
• Email was the first mass internet communication tool and gained popularity in the U.S. during the early 1990s.

How to Take Part

Celebrate World Wide Web Day by enjoying the internet guilt-free. Post on social media about what the web means to you and how it has influenced your life. Watch a livestream, join a webinar, play an online game, or read something inspiring. Whether it’s for fun or productivity, take a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come thanks to the World Wide Web.

When is World Wide Web Day in 2025?

World Wide Web Day is observed on August 1 each year.

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