2 November in internet history
Things that can be dated to 2 November: 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 day2 November
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With 7.04 billion views it passes Despacito to become the most-viewed video on YouTube. Baby Shark Dance Wikipedia — Baby Shark
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Baby Shark overtakes it as the most-viewed video on YouTube. Despacito Wikipedia — Despacito
Also around this weekWithin three days
These did not happen on 2 November. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.
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The cartoon is released. The End of the World Wikipedia — The End of the World (video)
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The first videos are released. Will It Blend? Wikipedia — Will It Blend?
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The bridge is raised to twelve feet four inches, the most possible without changing nearby level crossings. 11foot8 bridge Wikipedia — Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass
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It has 23.69 million registered users. Nico Nico Douga Wikipedia — Niconico
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A Nike advertisement featuring Ronaldinho became the first YouTube video to reach one million views. Wikipedia — List of most-viewed YouTube videos
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Ninety people play. Wordle Wikipedia — Wordle
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A sequel, paid for by AtomFilms, is released. Animator vs. Animation Wikipedia — Animator vs. Animation
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The Pittsburgh Steelers post a version. Mannequin Challenge Wikipedia — Mannequin Challenge
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A Reddit user identifies it as Subways of Your Mind by Fex. The lead is a band member’s name in a local newspaper article about a music festival. The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet Wikipedia — The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet
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The New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick says it in Parliament. OK boomer Wikipedia — OK boomer