Google Maps is a web-based mapping service launched by Google as a browser application with scrollable, zoomable maps, driving directions and local business search. It grew from technology the company acquired in 2004, including a mapping start-up founded by Lars and Jens Rasmussen and the satellite imagery company Keyhole. Its release was followed within months by the opening of its programming interface, which allowed outside websites to embed maps and led to a wave of new web applications. Later additions included Street View, mobile apps with turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic. It became one of the most widely used navigation and location tools in the world.
Before and after
- 21 January 2005Birth of IShowSpeed
- 26 January 2005Discovery of Hiʻiaka
- February 2005Release of Armenian Wikipedia
- 3 February 2005Kam Air Flight 904
- 8 February 2005Release of Google Maps
- 14 February 2005Launch of YouTube
- from 21 February 2005 to 19 July 2008Premiere of Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 14 March 2005Anti-Secession Law
- from 22 March 2005 to 11 April 2005Tulip Revolution
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The era
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