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ARPANET First Data Packet - October 29, 1969

Oct 29, 2021

It was a moment when science-fiction became reality. On October 29, 1969, the humble first packet of data made its way over ARPANET (the progenitor of the Internet). Learn about the history and legacy on today's show.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis