5 April in internet history

Things that can be dated to 5 April: the day something was posted, a record that changed hands, an event research has pinned to a date. Every entry links to where it was read.

1. 2010

   He blends an iPad. Will It Blend? Wikipedia — Will It Blend?

2. 2011

   The YouTube user saraj00n sets the GIF to the cover version and uploads it under the title Nyan Cat. Nyan Cat Wikipedia — Nyan Cat

3. 2012

   A sequel, Beyond Famous, is released. It reaches 1.7 million views in eleven days. Kony 2012 Wikipedia — Kony 2012

4. 2018

   It is the first video to reach five billion views. Despacito Wikipedia — Despacito

5. 2019

   A remix with the country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is released. Old Town Road Wikipedia — Old Town Road