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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. Along with WeChat and Douyin, Weibo remains one of the most popular social networks in China.