World Wide Web: Opening the World
| Category: | Defining Moments |
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| Notes: | On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee released the first website to the public, launching the World Wide Web. |
World Wide Web: Opening the World
On August 6, 1991, a scientist named Tim Berners-Lee clicked "publish" on the world's very first website. It was simple-just text with links. But that moment launched what we now call the World Wide Web.
Today, we use the web for everything: research, directions, connecting with friends, learning new skills-even earning merit badges!
But it started with one person asking: "How can we make information easier to share?"
Scouts are curious. We ask questions. We try new ideas. The story of the Web reminds us that a single spark of innovation can light up the whole world-especially when it's meant to help others.