Ten years ago this Monday, the very first tweet was launched into cyberspace.
Since March 21, 2006, Twitter's popularity has skyrocketed. The service has become a vehicle for activist movements like #OccupyWallStreet, #BlackLivesMatter and #BringBackOurGirls. It's been a forum for political feuds, celebrity spats and displays of integrity. It's grown into a platform for debate, a site of scandal and a breeding ground for ideas, plus an enabler of whatever this is.
In celebration of Twitter's tenth anniversary, we used the "discover" tool to dig up the first tweets of some of the site's most notable users. We should note that users can delete their tweets, so there's no guarantee that these tweets are absolute firsts.
But they're fun, so enjoy!
Just joined Twitter. Trying to figure it out....
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 16, 2009
Testing... testing... Is this thing on??
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) January 11, 2010
Im setting up an account and learning this twitter shit
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 19, 2009
is using Twitter for the first time.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 10, 2008
@ShitHomemaker - this is my first tweet and it's your fault.
— Salman Rushdie (@SalmanRushdie) September 15, 2011
Can you hear me now?
— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) September 29, 2015
Warren is in the house.
— Warren Buffett (@WarrenBuffett) May 2, 2013
HI TWITTERS . THANK YOU FOR A WARM WELCOME. FEELING REALLY 21st CENTURY .
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 17, 2009
Excited to be joining the conversation on @twitter. Here’s why I think now is the right time: http://t.co/GBCA2XiA #socialgood
— Melinda Gates (@melindagates) September 21, 2011
Thinking we're only one signature away from ending the war in Iraq.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 29, 2007
Learn more at http://www.barackobama.com
We're excited today to launch @michelleobama as a new way for you to connect with First Lady Michelle Obama and the President's campaign.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 12, 2012
Thanks for the inspiration @ASmith83 & @Sllambe - I'll take it from here... #tweetsfromhillary
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 10, 2013
Are you tired of credit card companies charging you 20-30% interest? Tell us your story http://www.sanders.senate.gov/qa/creditcards.cfm
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) May 1, 2009
Launched exploratory committee for Senate. Look forward to talking about how we can build a stronger MA and nation.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) August 19, 2011
Michigan-thx 4 Going Rogue! Perfect tour kickoff w/Kid Rock tune praising Northern MI humming in backgrnd @ Barnes/Noble. Above expectations
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) November 19, 2009
Barbara and I wish we could have joined the U.S. delegation honoring President Mandela today. He, and his countrymen, are in our prayers.
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) December 10, 2013
Tune in 11:30 ET tomorrow for a live webcast of Families USA Presidential Forum on health care: http://presidentialforums.health08.org/
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 24, 2007
Be sure to tune in and watch Donald Trump on Late Night with David Letterman as he presents the Top Ten List tonight!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2009
A well-made suit gives you the illusion of a physique.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) September 17, 2008
Tis my first twitt-er. Or tweet? Twit? Or tweet?
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 10, 2009
"Twit or tweet everybody." Is this anything?
i have come to join you pleas be gentle with me as ive been feeling vulnerable... yet implausibly, sexy
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) January 26, 2009
I'm about to go onstage in Minneapolis. After I finish my tuna melt and go pee
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) February 27, 2009
Just spent amazing time with Colbert!
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) April 6, 2013
Is he sane? He is cool! #cgiu
What they do? My first day on TWITER! Im on tour right now and will be in Amarillo, TX tonight! Make sure your there!! - Pit
— Pitbull (@pitbull) April 16, 2009
Please ignore prior tweets, as that was someone pretending to be me :) This is actually me.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 4, 2010
just setting up my twttr
— Jack (@jack) March 21, 2006
Here's to 10 more years.