Youtube

Founding of Youtube

Feb 14, 2005

The domain name "YouTube.com " was activated by founders Jawed Karim, Steve Chen, and Steve Hurley on February 4, 2005. It was developed during the next few months.

First YouTube Video

Apr 23, 2005

The first video was uploaded on YouTube By co-founder Jawed Karim titled "Me at the zoo".

YouTube Bought for Billions

Oct 9, 2006

Google bought YouTube for 1.65 Billion dollars in stock.

YouTube goes Global

Jun 19, 2007

YouTube is launched in nine countries including the UK, Japan, France, and Brazil.

YouTube Starts Making Money

Oct 1, 2007

YouTube begins to incorporate 10-15 seconds long ads into videos.

YouTube Goes Mainstream

Jan 1, 2009

Major world leaders begin to buy into the YouTube fad. The U.S. congress and the Vatican each create their own channel.

YouTube Goes Live

Apr 1, 2011

YouTube begins to give people a live viewing option. This allowed people to view concerts, the Olympics, and even the royal wedding on YouTube.

Everybody Watches Youtube

Jan 1, 2012

YouTube hits four billion daily video views.