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By: jdrain11 // 10/26/11 // source: You must login or register to view this content.
2004: February 4, 2004 - TheFacebook.com launches at Harvard University.
June 2004 - The Facebook moves to Palo Alto, California.
September 2004 - The Groups application is added and the Wall makes its debut.
December 2004 - Facebook reaches 1 million users. You must login or register to view this content.
2005:
August 2005 - TheFacebook becomes Facebook.com.
September 2005 - Facebook expands to high school students.
October 2005 - The Photos application makes its debut.
December 2005 - Facebook reaches 5.5 million users. You must login or register to view this content.
2006:
April 2006 - Facebook Mobile debuts.
August 2006 - Facebook Platform launches, Notes application debuts, Facebook partners with Microsoft.
September 2006 - Facebook News Feed launches, users revolt against privacy settings. Facebook opens to all users.
December 2006 - Facebook has 12 million users. You must login or register to view this content.
2007:
August 2007 - Facebook releases iPhone optimized site.
November 2007 - Facebook Ads launch, users complain about Beacon. You must login or register to view this content.
2008:
March 2008 - Facebook adds privacy controls to Friend List.
April 2008 - Facebook launches Facebook Chat.
July 2008 - Facebook Connect debuts and Facebook for iPhone hits the App Store.
September 2008 - New Facebook becomes permanent despite user backlash.
October 2008 - Facebook Platform for Mobile, Microsoft invests big in Facebook. You must login or register to view this content.
2009:
February 2009 - Facebook introduces “Like” feature and TOS changes bring controversy.
June 2009 - Facebook usernames launch.
August 2009 - Facebook acquires FriendFeed.
October 2009 - Facebook changes its privacy policy
December 2009 - Facebook has 350 million users. You must login or register to view this content.
2010:
April 2010 - Open Graph API launches.
May 2010 - Facebook privacy issues reach overdrive.
July 2010 - Facebook reaches 500 million users.
August 2010 - Facebook Places launches, privacy concerns grow.
October 2010 - The Social Network debuts to rave reviews.
December 2010 - Time magazine names Mark Zuckerberg "Person of the Year." You must login or register to view this content.
2011:
January 2011 - Facebook valued at $50 billion. You must login or register to view this content.