I only have 140 characters, so here it is: Twitter turns 7 today. And its biggest moments now sync with ours. Looking back at some of the most significant, beginning at the beginning.
March 21, 2006 - First tweet
just setting up my twttr
— Jack Dorsey (@jack) March 21, 2006
August 23, 2007 - The first hashtag
how do you feel about using # (pound) for groups. As in #barcamp [msg]?
— Chris Messina™ (@chrismessina) August 23, 2007
November 5, 2008 - Obama elected
We just made history. All of this happened because you gave your time, talent and passion. All of this happened because of you. Thanks
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2008
January 15, 2009 - Sully lands on the Hudson
I just watched a plane crash into the hudson rive in manhattan
— Jim Hanrahan (@highfours) January 15, 2009
January 27, 2010 - iPad unveiled
First Pic of steve jobs holding Apple iPad http://bit.ly/9U2HsX
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) January 27, 2010
November 16, 2010 - Royal engagement
The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton - www.princeofwales.gov.uk
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 16, 2010
December 18, 2010 - "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repealed
@ladygaga We did it! #DADT is a thing of the past.
— Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) December 18, 2010
January 8, 2011 - Rep. Gabby Giffords shot
My 1st Congress on Your Corner starts now. Please stop by to let me know what is on your mind or tweet me later.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) January 8, 2011
February 11, 2011 - Egyptian Revolution
Welcome back Egypt #Jan25
— Wael Ghonim (@Ghonim) February 11, 2011
May 1, 2011 - Bin Laden killed
Helicopter hovering above Abbottabad at 1AM (is a rare event).
— Sohaib Athar (@ReallyVirtual) May 1, 2011
July 5, 2011 - Casey Anthony verdict
Breaking News: #CaseyAnthony found NOT GUILTY of first degree murder.Verdict coverage live now on #HLN.
— HLN News and Views (@HLNTV) July 5, 2011
July 31, 2012 - Michael Phelps' record haul
Number 18 and 19 for my career so far!!! Omg I'm speechless right now!lockerz.com/s/230016371
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) July 31, 2012
August 6, 2012 - Mars Rover lands
I'm safely on the surface of Mars. GALE CRATER I AM IN YOU!!! #MSL
— Curiosity Rover (@MarsCuriosity) August 6, 2012
October 30, 2012 - Superstorm Sandy
Flood waters rush in to the Hoboken PATH station through an elevator shaft. #Sandy twitter.com/PANYNJ/status/…
— Port Authority NY&NJ (@PANYNJ) October 30, 2012
November 7, 2012 - Obama wins re-election (most retweeted ever)
Four more years. twitter.com/BarackObama/st…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2012
Last week - Pope Francis I
Dear friends, I thank you from my heart and I ask you to continue to pray for me.Pope Francis.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2013
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