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AOL Instant Messenger Released
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Friendster Launches
Friendster is one of the first social networking sites. It allows users to connect with friends, share pictures, and write comments and messages. -
LinkedIn Officially Launched
LinkedIn is used mainly as a professional tool, to network with businesses. -
Myspace Launched
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Skype Launched
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Facebook Launched for Harvard
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YouTube Launched
YouTube allows users to watch and upload thousands of videos. -
Twitter Launched
Twitter becomes popular for short messages, limited to 140 characters. -
Tumblr Launched
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Apple Releases First Generation iPhone
People can now use social media from their phones. -
Pinterest Launched
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Instagram Launched
