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The First Image Uploaded to the Internet
The first image uploaded to the Internet was of the comedy band 'Les Horribles Cernettes', uploaded on July 18, 1992.
Harlem Shake Video Craze
The Harlem Shake became an Internet meme in early 2013, with thousands of people uploading their own versions of the dance.
The Rise of Twitch
Twitch, the live streaming platform for gamers, launched under the name Justin.tv in June 2011 and rebranded in 2014.
The Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in the summer of 2014, raising awareness and funds for the ALS Association.
First Online Flash Mob
The first recorded instance of an online flash mob was organized via social media in 2003, where users flooded a Habbo Hotel room.
Gangnam Style YouTube Record
Psy's 'Gangnam Style' became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views on December 21, 2012.
The Million Dollar Homepage
The Million Dollar Homepage, created by Alex Tew in 2005 to fund his university education, sold pixels of ad space for
The Facebook Like Button
The Facebook Like button, a feature to express user appreciation, was introduced on February 9, 2009.
Wikipedia Goes Live
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, was launched on January 15, 2001.
The Launch of Reddit
Reddit, the social news aggregation and discussion website, was launched by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005.
The First Tweet
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey sent the first tweet, which read 'just setting up my twttr', on March 21, 2006.
The Birth of the Hashtag
The first use of a hashtag on Twitter was by Chris Messina on August 23, 2007, when he suggested using # for groups.
The Kony 2012 Campaign
The Kony 2012 campaign, aimed at making Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony globally known to have him arrested, became a viral video sensation in March 2012.
Creation of YouTube
YouTube was founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, with the first video 'Me at the zoo' uploaded on April 23, 2005.
The Dress that Divided the Internet
A photo of 'The Dress' went viral in February 2015, causing debates over its perceived color—blue and black, or white and gold.
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