YouTube's 7th Birthday

Summary

YouTube, launched in 2005, began as a platform for sharing personal videos and quickly evolved into a global phenomenon. By December 2005, it was officially launched with 800 million views per day. Google's acquisition further propelled its growth. YouTube became a stage for creators and a place for sharing life's moments, from first steps to historical events like the Arab Spring. It introduced HD and 3D, and mobile viewing, reaching billions of views daily. By its 7th anniversary, it had monthly visitors of 800 million, including notable events like the Royal Wedding and the viral 'KONY 2012' video.

Takeaways

• 🎥 **YouTube's Birth**: YouTube was founded in 2005 with the simple idea of sharing videos with others.
• 🚀 **Launch and Growth**: Officially launched in December 2005, YouTube quickly reached 800,000 views per day.
• 📈 **Acquisition by Google**: In 2006, Google acquired YouTube, marking a significant milestone in its history.
• 🌐 **Inclusivity**: YouTube is a platform for everyone, from children to world leaders, to share their stories.
• 📹 **Video Uploads**: By May 2009, YouTube was seeing 20 hours of video uploaded every minute.
• 🌍 **Global Reach**: YouTube has been a platform for global events, like the Arab Spring, where people risked their lives to share their stories.
• 📱 **Mobile and HD**: With the introduction of YouTube HD in December 2008 and YouTube 3D in July 2009, the platform expanded into high-quality and mobile viewing.
• 📈 **Viewership Growth**: By 2011, YouTube had monthly visitors of 800 million and over 6 billion views per day.
• 🎉 **Cultural Impact**: Events like the Royal Wedding in April 2011 were streamed in 188 countries, reaching 72 million streams.
• 🎬 **Creative Platform**: YouTube has been a stage for creators, with videos like 'KONY 2012' achieving 30 million views in a day.
• 🎂 **7th Anniversary**: YouTube celebrated its 7th anniversary in May 2012.

Q & A

When was YouTube founded?

YouTube was founded in January 2005.

What was the initial purpose of YouTube?

The initial purpose of YouTube was to allow people to share videos they had filmed with others.

When did YouTube officially launch?

YouTube officially launched in December 2005.

What was the daily view count for YouTube at the time of its official launch?

At the time of its official launch, YouTube had a daily view count of 800,000 views.

When did Google acquire YouTube?

Google acquired YouTube in December 2005.

What milestone did YouTube reach in May 2009 in terms of video uploads?

In May 2009, YouTube reached a milestone of 20 hours of video being uploaded every minute.

What significant event during the Arab Spring is mentioned in the script?

The script mentions that people were risking their lives to share their stories, and YouTube provided a platform for them to do so during the Arab Spring.

When did YouTube start offering HD and 3D video options?

YouTube started offering HD video in December 2008 and 3D video in July 2009.

What was the number of daily views on YouTube by July 2011?

By July 2011, YouTube had surpassed 6 billion views per day.

How many monthly visitors did YouTube have in 2011?

In 2011, YouTube had 800 million monthly visitors.

What notable event had a significant number of live streams on YouTube in April 2011?

The Royal Wedding in April 2011 had 72 million live streams across 188 countries on YouTube.

What was a notable achievement for a user on YouTube in September 2011?

In September 2011, a 29-year-old woman heard her own voice for the first time, which was a notable achievement highlighted by YouTube.

What was the daily view count for YouTube in January 2012?

In January 2012, YouTube surpassed 4 billion views per day.

Which video had a record number of views in a single day in March 2012?

The video 'KONY 2012' had 30 million views in a single day in March 2012.

What milestone did YouTube reach in terms of video uploads per minute in May 2012?

In May 2012, YouTube reached a milestone of 72 hours of video being uploaded every minute.

When did YouTube celebrate its 7th anniversary?

YouTube celebrated its 7th anniversary on May 21, 2012.