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The Launch of YouTube

     Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim found a video-sharing website. The very first video, “Me at the zoo,” is uploaded in April, permanently changing how humanity creates, shares, and consumes video content. Part of… Read More »The Launch of YouTube

    The Launch of Facebook

       Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders launch “Thefacebook” from a Harvard dorm room. It expands rapidly to Ivy League schools, setting the foundation for the world’s dominant social media network. Part of the 18 Internet Evolution… Read More »The Launch of Facebook

      The Launch of Myspace

         Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson launch a customizable social network. It quickly becomes the global epicenter for youth culture, music discovery, and personal blogs. Part of the 16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2003 Edition archive.… Read More »The Launch of Myspace

        The Launch of Friendster

           Jonathan Abrams launches a pioneering social networking website. It popularizes the concept of connecting online through circles of real-world friends. Part of the 16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2002 Edition archive. HistoricallyVerified