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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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Friendster (2002) Launched in 2002, Friendster was originally going to be a dating site that would help set up people with friends in common. This moment essentially marked the beginning of social media influencers. Periscope became the go-to app for streaming and watching live events.