4th February 2004
Mark Zuckerberg launches "Thefacebook" from Harvard dorm

On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard sophomore, introduces "Thefacebook," an exclusive online network for Harvard students, from his dorm room. It kickstarts a social media revolution, enabling profile creation, connections, and digital interactions among users.

With a vision to digitally unite students, Zuckerberg collaborates with friends to establish "Thefacebook." The platform quickly expands beyond Harvard to other universities, gaining traction for its user-friendly interface and academic-based connections.

This launch catalyzes the social media era, laying the groundwork for global digital connections. The platform's evolution into Facebook reshapes communication norms, emphasizing the impact of youthful innovation on reshaping human interaction and technology.

Related information:

• The Guardian: A brief history of Facebook

Images:

• Mark Zuckerberg keynote address at the F8 Refresh conference.
  Credit: Anthony Quintano, CC BY 2.0.

Related Items in the Collection:

Facebook buys Oculus

Facebook buys WhatsApp