2007Amazon Launches the First Kindle E-Reader

In 2007, Amazon launched the first Kindle e-reader, a device...
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2007
2021

🐦 Microblogging Platform Twitter Launches

March 21: Twitter is launched.
Microblogging Platform Twitter Launches (2006)
Social MediaInternetCommunicationSocial NetworkingGlobal Impact
United StatesUnited States

📖 Amazon Launches the First Kindle E-Reader

In 2007, Amazon launched the first Kindle e-reader, a device developed under the direction of CEO Jeff Bezos to beat competitors to market; it was followed by the Kindle DX in 2009.
Amazon Launches the First Kindle E-Reader (2007)
AmazonJeff BezosConsumer ElectronicsInternet
United StatesUnited States

📱 Apple Introduces the iPhone

January 9: Introduction of the iPhone.
Apple Introduces the iPhone (2007)
Mobile PhonesSmartphonesAppleSteve JobsConsumer ElectronicsDigital RevolutionInternet
United StatesUnited States

🚀 Blue Origin's First Human Spaceflight

July 19: Blue Origin successfully conducts its first human test flight, with a reusable New Shepard rocket delivering four crew members into space including its founder Jeff Bezos.
Blue Origin's First Human Spaceflight (2021)
Space ExplorationCommercial SpaceflightJeff Bezos
United StatesUnited States