From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
Twitter celebrates 20 years of memes, movements, and hot takes
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The platform now known as X is marking two decades since its launch.
Coverage from various outlets, including The New York Times, Men's Journal, Metro.co.uk, and Shreveport-Bossier Journal, reflects on the history of Twitter.
The platform's evolution over 20 years is being highlighted, with a look back at its impact on online discourse.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 97d ago.
The reporting (10)
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July 15, 2006 WMTV 15 NEWS · 97d ago
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My Twitter, not X Al Jazeera · 97d ago
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From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes The New York Times · 97d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
When was Twitter launched?
July 15, 20 years ago
What is Twitter now called?
X
What is being celebrated?
20 years of memes, movements, and hot takes
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