24 August in internet history
Things that can be dated to 24 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.
Nothing this archive holds can be dated to 24 August. That is a statement about what has been researched so far, not about the day.
Also around this weekWithin three days
These did not happen on 24 August. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.
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We Are Number One Stefánsson dies. Wikipedia — We Are Number One
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BTS’s Dynamite drew more than three million concurrent viewers to its premiere, a YouTube record. Official YouTube Blog
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Four Seasons Total Landscaping A concert is held at the site. Wikipedia — Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference
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The Trojan Room coffee pot The camera is switched off at 09:54 in the morning. Wikipedia — Trojan Room coffee pot
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Hatsune Miku She gives her first virtual concert, at Saitama Super Arena. Wikipedia — Hatsune Miku
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BTS's Dynamite set the record for the most views a YouTube video has taken in 24 hours, at 101.1 million. Guinness World Records
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Keep Calm and Carry On Printing begins. Wikipedia — Keep Calm and Carry On
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The hashtag Chris Messina proposes it in a tweet. Wikipedia — Hashtag
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Digg A new version is launched, full of faults. Traffic falls and many users move to Reddit. Wikipedia — Digg
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PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) The video is posted to YouTube. Wikipedia — PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)
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The Million Dollar Homepage Tew launches the page. Wikipedia — The Million Dollar Homepage
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The hashtag Stowe Boyd publishes the words “hash tag” in a blog post. Wikipedia — Hashtag
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Jerusalema The video passes 100 million views on YouTube, as versions of the dance arrive from nuns and priests, airport ground crews and police forces challenging one another across borders. Wikipedia — Jerusalema (song)
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Jerusalema Dance Challenge The song’s video reaches 100 million views. Wikipedia — Jerusalema (song)