18 April in internet history

Things that can be dated to 18 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. 2008

   The End of the World Albino Blacksheep uploads a copy to YouTube, which is watched about fourteen million times. Wikipedia — The End of the World (video)

2. 2023

   The Reddit blackout Reddit announces it will charge for access to its data, which had been free. Wikipedia — 2023 Reddit API controversy

These did not happen on 18 April. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 15 April 2016

   Boaty McBoatface A racehorse is reported to have been named Horsey McHorseface. Wikipedia — Boaty McBoatface

2. 16 April 1986

   Make.Money.Fast The earliest documented copy, a letter sent by post. Wikipedia — Make Money Fast

3. 17 April 2010

   Miracles (Insane Clown Posse) Saturday Night Live broadcasts a parody of it. Wikipedia — Miracles (Insane Clown Posse song)

4. 17 April 2017

   Despacito A remix with Justin Bieber is released. Wikipedia — Despacito

5. 17 April 2021

   Disaster Girl Roth sells the original as a non-fungible token for 180 ether, about 486,716 US dollars. The family keeps the copyright and ten per cent of any resale. Wikipedia — Disaster Girl

6. 19 April 1997

   It's Over 9000! The dubbed episode is broadcast. Wikipedia — It’s Over 9000!

7. 19 April 2001

   Xiao Xiao The first animation in the series is released. Wikipedia — Xiao Xiao

8. 20 April 2012

   Kony 2012 Cover the Night, the campaign’s day of action, takes place. More than fifty thousand had signed up; one gathering in Vancouver has seventeen people. Wikipedia — Kony 2012