7 August in internet history

Things that can be dated to 7 August: 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. 2007

   Battle at Kruger ABC News features it in the first episode of its programme i-Caught. Wikipedia — Battle at Kruger

2. 2024

   Democracy Manifest Karlson dies, aged 82. Wikipedia — Democracy Manifest

These did not happen on 7 August. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 4 August 2017

   Despacito It becomes the most-viewed video on YouTube and, the same day, the first to three billion views. Wikipedia — Despacito

2. 9 August 2007

   Chocolate Rain Zonday performs it on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wikipedia — Chocolate Rain