Twenty years of YouTube in 10 key dates


The first video on YouTube was uploaded back in 2005. — AFP

YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary on February 14, 2025. Since its creation, the platform has profoundly transformed the global digital and audiovisual landscape. Here are 10 key dates that have defined the YouTube story so far.

– February 14, 2005: YouTube, a video hosting service, is launched by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, three former PayPal employees.

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