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Today in History: Tim Berners-Lee launches first web browser, WorldWideWeb

12/25/2025

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On December 25, 1990, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee introduced WorldWideWeb, the first web browser and WYSIWYG HTML editor. This groundbreaking application allowed users to access and edit web pages, laying the foundation for the modern internet. Berners-Lee's invention revolutionized how information is shared and accessed online.

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On December 25, 1990, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee introduced WorldWideWeb, the first web browser and WYSIWYG HTML editor. This groundbreaking application allowed users to access and edit web pages, laying the foundation for the modern internet. Berners-Lee's invention revolutionized how information is shared and accessed online.