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Worked on Ideas
The 3 founders of youtube came together with the idea of starting up Youtube in late 2004. -
Youtube was Founded
There are 3 founders of youtube, Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. In February 2005 -
Transforming Youtube
The cofounders decided to transform youtube into a free video-hosting platform. In April 2005. -
First Video Uploaded
The first video uploaded to Youtube was called "Me at the Zoo". It was 18 seconds long. In April 2005. -
Beta Version
Youtube launced it's beta version to the public. In May 2005 -
1 Million Views
Youtube's first video to hit 1 million views was called "Golden Boots", it was about a Brazilian soccer player receiving his pair of boots. In October 2005 -
Officially Launched
Youtube finally launched out of beta and was available to the public. In December 2005. -
Remove that Video
Saturday Night Live's sketch made it to youtube "Lazy Sunday", and it received million of views. NBC had youtube take down the video. In February 2006. -
Youtube and Google
Google acquires youtube for $1.65 billion, and the cofounders each get $400 million. Later on the headquaters move to San Bruno, California. In October 2006. -
Youtube's First Ads
Google gave out it's first ads on Youtube videos. In August 2007. -
Partner Program
Youtube's partner program is for selected creators, allowing them to earn money from their content. In December 2007 -
Justin Bieber's "Baby"
Usher introduces Justin to the work through a youtube video. He released his music video for "Baby" later on. In April 2009. -
One of the Biggest Creators
Felix Kjellberg joins youtube under his channel Pewdiepie. He is a video gamer. He has over 100 million subscribers. In April 2010 -
CEO steps down
Chad Hurley steps down and google apoints Salar Kamanger to fill his place. In October 2010 -
Viral Video
"Gangnam Style" became the first video to reach 1 billion views on youtube. In December 2012 -
1 billion users
Youtube reaches 1 billion monthly users. In March 2013 -
Children's Videos
Google launches a family friendly version of the platform called Youtube Kids. In February 2015. -
Youtube Red (Premium)
Youtube unviels Youtube Red, it gives subscribers videos and music without ads and access to exclusive content. 3 years later it is now called Youtube Premium. In October 2015. -
Opens Fires
A women opens fire on youtube headquaters in San Bruno. 3 injured and killed herself. In April 2018 -
14 years ago
It's been 14 years since youtube was founded. In february 2020.