19 April in internet history
Things that can be dated to 19 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.
What is dated to this day19 April
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It's Over 9000! The dubbed episode is broadcast. Wikipedia — It’s Over 9000!
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Xiao Xiao The first animation in the series is released. Wikipedia — Xiao Xiao
Also around this weekWithin three days
These did not happen on 19 April. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.
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Make.Money.Fast The earliest documented copy, a letter sent by post. Wikipedia — Make Money Fast
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Miracles (Insane Clown Posse) Saturday Night Live broadcasts a parody of it. Wikipedia — Miracles (Insane Clown Posse song)
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Despacito A remix with Justin Bieber is released. Wikipedia — Despacito
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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
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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)
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The Reddit blackout Reddit announces it will charge for access to its data, which had been free. Wikipedia — 2023 Reddit API controversy
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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