Watch the YouTube video that launched the site exactly 20 years ago

Jawed Karim’s first YouTube video, filmed at the San Diego Zoo by a friend and posted on April 23, 2005, lacks the high production values typical of many contemporary YouTube videos. The video serves as a simple introduction to Karim’s new video streaming site, focusing on an informal and straightforward presentation rather than a polished production. In it, Karim speaks directly to the camera, marking a significant moment in the evolution of online video sharing.

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