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History of Twitter since its Birth

#️⃣Year: 2006
Twitter was founded by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams.
The platform was initially called “twttr.”
The first-ever tweet was sent by Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006, saying “just setting up my twttr.”

#️⃣Year: 2007
Twitter was officially launched to the public on July 15, 2006.
The platform gained popularity during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas.
The term “tweet” was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in June 2007.

#️⃣Year: 2008
Twitter’s user base grew significantly during this year.
Barack Obama’s presidential campaign effectively utilized Twitter as a communication tool.
The “Retweet” feature was introduced, allowing users to easily share others’ tweets.

#️⃣Year: 2009
Twitter started experiencing explosive growth, with millions of users joining the platform.
The company raised $35 million in funding from various investors.
Twitter introduced verified accounts to distinguish public figures and celebrities from fake accounts.

#️⃣Year: 2010
Twitter reached over 100 million active users.
The “Promoted Tweets” advertising platform was launched.
Twitter introduced the “New Twitter” redesign, enhancing user experience and adding new features.

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