Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. It originated with rules borrowed from tennis but has since developed standardized rules and governing bodies like the USVBA. Key events in volleyball history include the introduction of offensive techniques like setting and spiking in 1916, the formation of international governing bodies in the mid-20th century, and the inclusion of volleyball in the Olympics beginning in 1964. The document provides a timeline of significant volleyball events and explains basic rules of the game.