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History of Facebook

  • Facebook is lauched to Harvard University students

  • Facebook opens membership to other US universities

  • Facebook opens membership to US High Schools

  • Facebook opens membership to UK universities

  • Facebook opens membership to anyone over 13

  • Facebook reaches 30 million active users

  • Facebook reaches 100 million active users

  • Facebook opens its international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland

  • Facebook surpasses MySpace to become the largest social network (in terms of US traffic)

  • Facebook reaches 500 million active users

  • The film 'The Social Network', based on Facebook's creation, is released

  • A $500 million investment for 1% of the company, placing its value at $50 billion

  • Facebook announces Timeline and Social App connections with Spotify, The Guardian and other companies

  • Facebook reaches 800 million active users