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Facebook is founded
Facebook is founded by
-Mark Zuckerburg
-Dustin Moskovitz
-Eduardo Saverin
-Andrew McCollum
-Chris Hughes -
Facebook allows for college users
Facebook allows for colleges and universities to join their network -
The Wall
Facebook creates "The Wall" where people can write messages on other profile pages -
High School Students Join
Facebook allows high school students to join their network -
Age Limit
Anyone over the age of 13 is allowed to join facebook -
Microsoft buys 1.6% share
Facebook sells %1.6 share of Facebook for $240 million to Microsoft. -
Chat
Facebook introduces direct chat -
Like Button
Facebook come out with the "Like" button that allows for users to like other users posts -
Mobile
Facebook becomes compatible with mobile devices -
Facebook buys Instagram
Facebook buys instagram for $740 million -
1 billion users
Facebook anounces its 1 billionth user -
Hashtag
Facebook creates the "Hashtag" that allows for users to be connected with others using a hyperlinked # -
Decline in users
A survey is taken that determines that in 2013, every social media site saw an increase in activity except Facebook who actually saw a 9% decrease -
Whatsapp
Facebook buys mobile messaging company "Whatsapp" for $19 billion in cash and stock -
False information
Facebook is programmed to filter out false or misleading content using a created algorithm.
