National Geographic has pegged September 2, 2009 as the 40th anniversary of the Internet. They do not cite their source and our source doesn’t make the same claim. But, August 30, 1969 is the date the first Interface Message Processor was delivered to the Arpanet. The IMP is what allowed different computer networks to talk to each other and so it follows that September 2 is probably an acceptable date to celebrate.
To commemorate this glorious day we’re sharing some of our favorite History of the Internet videos. Start with the National Geographic video and then take in the…

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Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.Nothing can replace hard work.Luck is something that happens when opportunity to meet readiness.—–Thomas A. Edison, Inventor and founder of Edison Electric Light Company———-When one door closed, another door opens. But sometimes we see and regret the dooris closed too long until we do not see another door that was open.—–Alexander Graham Bell, The discoverer and Former President National Geographic Society–searchsearch

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