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Facemash
Mark Zuckerberg releases "Facemash", described as a early version of "Hot or not". -
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Early Facebook
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Facebook Launch
Zuckerberg launches Facebook at Hardvard. -
First Investment
Peter Thiel invests US$500,000 in Facebook. -
One Million Users
Facebook gets its one millionth user. -
More School Support
Facebook opens it servers up to more schools internationally. -
Highschool Support
Facebook opens up to highschools as well as colleges. -
Newsfeed addition
Facebook incorporates "News Feed" a new feature that keeps a simple feed up to date with current news. -
Facebook goes public
Facebook now opens to anyone over 13 and with a valid email address. -
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Public Development
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International Headquarters
Facebook sets up International HQ in Dublin, Ireland. -
Community Pages
Facebook intergrates a new feature called "Community" in which Facebook users get added to a group and can share posts within that group. -
Facebook Zero
Facebook Zero launches, a way of accessing Facebook without data charges through certain networks. -
Skype Partnership
Facebook partners with Skype to bring users video calls and seamless IM -
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger launches for both Android and IOS phones. -
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Feed Ads
Facebook intergrates ads that appear in peoples news feeds. -
Instagram
Facebook buys Instagram for a total of 1 billion US dollars. -
Shares Go Public
Facebook opens its shares to anyone who wants to invest. This values Facebook at $104 billion US dollars. -
1 Billion Users
Facebook reaches a total of 1 billion active users. -
internet.org
Facebook starts a foundation called internet.org giving people in poor countries access to internet services. -
10 Years
Facebook celebrates its 10 year anniversary. -
1 Billion Online
Facebook reaches 1 Billion users online at the same time.
