EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 7 MIN
Mar. 21, 2006: The First Tweet: The Birth of Social Media as We Know It
from The Daily Hit · host The Daily Hit
On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey hit send on a short, cryptic message: “just setting up my twttr.” It was the first-ever tweet—and the moment that kicked off a new era in communication. In today’s episode, we rewind to the early internet days to explore how a side project from a struggling podcast startup turned into a cultural juggernaut. From tech bros in San Francisco to revolutions, hashtags, and Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, we track Twitter’s rise, fall, and rebranding as X. Visit our website for more information and source material: https://thedailyhitpodcast.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyhitpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyhitpodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/thedailyhitpod
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On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey hit send on a short, cryptic message: “just setting up my twttr.” It was the first-ever tweet—and the moment that kicked off a new era in communication. In today’s episode, we rewind to the early internet days to explore how a side project from a struggling podcast startup turned into a cultural juggernaut. From tech bros in San Francisco to revolutions, hashtags, and Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, we track Twitter’s rise, fall, and rebranding as X. Visit o...
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