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Discover the fascinating history of Facebook, from its humble beginnings as "TheFacebook" in 2004 to its massive growth and transformation into a global social media platform. Learn about key milestones such as expanding to universities in the US and Canada, dropping "The" from its name, and opening up to a wider audience. Explore how Facebook became the go-to site for connecting people worldwide.
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Mohamed Tarek El-Fouli Faculty of Law, English department, Alexandria University.
The History of the facebook • Mark Zuckerberg founded "The Facebook", on February 4, 2004. • In March 2004, Facebook expanded to Stanford, Columbia. • Most universities in Canada and the United States. • The company dropped The from its name in 2005. • Launched a high school version in September 2005. • Expanded membership eligibility to employees of several companies. • Then opened to everyone with a valid e-mail address.
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Mohamed Tarek El-Fouli Faculty of Law, English department, Alexandria University.