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19 years of Twitter: From ‘Larry the bird’ to an X, a timeline of how the platform has evolved

Economic Times · 4m

Twitter, now rebranded as X under Elon Musk's ownership, has significantly influenced global communication since its launch in 2006. Initially a side project, it evolved into a platform crucial for social activism and information sharing, witnessing significant events like the 2009 Iranian protests and the 2016 US presidential election. Over 19 years, Twitter introduced features like hashtags and trending topics and underwent changes such as increasing character limits and shifting toward monetization strategies under Musk's leadership.