Facebook Turns 7!
Facebook, one of the biggest websites on the planet, celebrates its seventh anniversary on Friday.
Through the years, the social network has transformed from a college-only social hub to the most popular website in the world. Five hundred million users, billions of pageviews and a never-ending supply of embarrassing status message updates after its launch, we’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane.
Back in February 2004, did anyone have any idea that a college social networking site could redefine the Internet era as we know it? We doubt it.
Mashable created a gallery to highlight the biggest Facebook events (and controversies) over the years.
Share your thoughts on Facebook’s last seven years in the comments — as well as where you think the site will be in the years to come.
2004
February 4, 2004 - TheFacebook.com launches at Harvard University.
June 2004 - The Facebook moves to Palo Alto, California.
September 2004 - The Groups application is added and the Wall makes its debut.
December 2004 - Facebook reaches 1 million users.
2005
August 2005 - TheFacebook becomes Facebook.com.
September 2005 - Facebook expands to high school students.
October 2005 - The Photos application makes its debut.
December 2005 - Facebook reaches 5.5 million users.
2006
April 2006 - Facebook Mobile debuts.
August 2006 - Facebook Platform launches, Notes application debuts, Facebook partners with Microsoft.
September 2006 - Facebook News Feed launches, users revolt against privacy settings. Facebook opens to all users.
December 2006 - Facebook has 12 million users.
2007
May 2007 - Facebook F8 Developer conference launches Facebook Platform and Facebook Apps.
August 2007 - Facebook releases iPhone optimized site.
October 2007 - Facebook Platform for Mobile, Microsoft invests big in Facebook.
November 2007 - Facebook Ads launch, users complain about Beacon.
2008
March 2008 - Facebook adds privacy controls to Friend List.
April 2008 - Facebook launches Facebook Chat.
July 2008 - Facebook Connect debuts and Facebook for iPhone hits the App Store.
September 2008 - New Facebook becomes permanent despite user backlash.
2009
February 2009 - Facebook introduces “Like” feature and TOS changes bring controversy.
June 2000 - Facebook usernames launch.
August 2009 - Facebook acquires FriendFeed.
October 2009 - Facebook changes its privacy policy
December 2009 - Facebook has 350 million users.
2010
April 2010 - Open Graph API launches.
May 2010 - Facebook privacy issues reach overdrive.
July 2010 - Facebook reaches 500 million users.
August 2010 - Facebook Places launches, privacy concerns grow.
October 2010 - The Social Network debuts to rave reviews.
December 2010 - Time magazine names Mark Zuckerberg "Person of the Year."
2011
January 2011 - Facebook valued at $50 billion.
Facebook is 7 years now. Little did we know how revolutionary it would become. Now it's a $50 billion empire. Incredible!
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