Youtube's beginnings

By gordonm
  • The beginning

    The beginning

    Youtube is first created by Steven Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, former Paypal workers.
  • The first Youtube video is made

    The first Youtube video is made

    The video is called Me at the zoo.
  • Nike uses Youtube

    Nike uses Youtube

    They used it for a commercial with Ronaldo a Brazilian soccer star.
  • Youtube is officaily launched.

    Youtube is officaily launched.

    Youtube is now made public
  • Youtube is sold.

    Youtube is sold.

    Google buys Youtube for $1.65 billion
  • The first Rick Roll

    The first Rick Roll

    A man pranked many people into watching Rick Astley
  • Youtube is launched in 9 more contries

    Youtube is launched in 9 more contries

    Youtube spreads.
  • CNN and Youtube debate

    CNN and Youtube debate

    The debate starts in June and ends in November of 2007