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jan 1, 1972 - The first computer-to-computer chat took place

Description:

The first computer-to-computer chat took place between a person at Stanford University and a person at Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc (BBN) in Massachusetts. Today you can "Instant Message" or IM friends using programs such as Messenger and even your phone.

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Date:

jan 1, 1972
Now
~ 53 years ago