Guinness World Records Submissions
Internet History of the 90s
Background
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Evidence Overview & Purpose
This hub page organizes nine historical submissions submitted by Michael Lee Goetz, Sr. to Guinness World Records. Each numbered submission is supported by specific online evidence, including archived web pages, still images, video, and other material.
Use the submission list below to open each evidence page and review the supporting material.
Evidence Submission List
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Submission #1 — First Internet TV Portal
You-On-Tv.com (aka thehometown.org) operated as the first online video portal of its kind, featuring live webcasts, archived videos, and other original multimedia programming. -
Submission #2 — First Podcast
An audio-based internet program designed for dial-up phone lines, combining commentary and music for online listening. -
Submission #3 — First Internet TV Show
THE HOMETOWN is the original online TV show and continues today. -
Submission #4 — First Texas State Fair Webcast
A live internet event transmitted over dial-up phone lines from the WFAA “Future of Television” exhibit. -
Submission #5 — First Bar Webcast Series
A recurring live internet series produced from The Harder Bar in Dallas, Texas. -
Submission #6 — First High School Football Webcast
A high school rivalry game broadcast live from the stadium press box. -
Submission #7 — First New Year’s Eve Webcast
A real-time New Year’s Eve countdown shared live on the internet. -
Submission #8 — First Internet Cat Video Star
A Christmas music video featuring the family cat, later uploaded to the internet. -
Submission #9 — First Baby Born Online
The birth of his child shared live on the internet.
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Submission does not imply endorsement or confirmation by Guinness World Records.