In October, Google acquires the year-old video-sharing site for $1.65 billion, a move that would solidify YouTube’s future as a global media giant.
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2025 Legacy: Books
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2024 File: The FAFSA Crisis
A major glitch in the new federal student aid system causes months of delays for millions of American students and colleges.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Y...czytaj dalej »
2024 Vault: The Boeing Starliner Drama
Two NASA astronauts become "stranded" on the ISS after their Boeing craft experiences technical issues, requiring a later rescue by SpaceX.Part of the 61 Fun Fa...czytaj dalej »
2024 Vault: Books
The Women by Kristin Hannah dominates the bestseller lists for months, highlighting the nurses of the Vietnam War.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of the...czytaj dalej »
2024 Legacy: Science
Neuralink successfully implants its first brain chip in a human patient, allowing them to move a computer cursor with their mind.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2...czytaj dalej »
2025 Classic: Movies
Avatar 3 releases in December, introducing the "Ash People" and once again dominating the global box office.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI As...czytaj dalej »
2024 Vault: Law
The Supreme Court grants presidents substantial immunity for "official acts," a landmark ruling with deep future implications.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024...czytaj dalej »
2025 Digest: The Universal Epic Universe Opening
In Orlando, Florida, the massive new theme park opens, featuring the highly anticipated "Super Nintendo World."Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI...czytaj dalej »
2024 Report: Pop Culture
The phrase "Very Demure, Very Mindful" becomes the breakout meme of the summer, satirizing modest lifestyle advice.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024 Year of th...czytaj dalej »
2025 Edition: Legacy
"Post-Human" is named Word of the Year by the Cambridge Dictionary.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & The Artemis Era Edition archive...czytaj dalej »
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2006 Chronicle: The Midterm Election Shift
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2006 File: Twitter Takes Flight
In March, Jack Dorsey sends the first "tweet," and by July, the microblogging platform is officially released to the public,...read more »
2006 Chronicle: The Launch of the Nintendo Wii
Nintendo releases the Wii in November, revolutionizing gaming with motion controls and making "Wii Sports" a staple of American family...read more »