From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
NYT > Business·July 15, 2026

Twitter, now rebranded as X, has reached a milestone of 20 years since its inception. The platform first opened to the public on July 15, 2006, following a soft launch earlier that year. Over the years, it has played host to numerous memes, social movements, and trending opinions. After being acquired by Elon Musk, the platform underwent a rebranding and is now known as X.
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