Facebook Launches
Facebook launched in February 2004 as a social networking site for college students. It quickly expanded to other universities and eventually became a global platform for connecting people online.
Mozilla Firefox Debuts
Mozilla Firefox, a free and open-source web browser, was first released in November 2004. It offered an alternative to Internet Explorer with enhanced security and customization features.
Other Notable Inventions
Several other products debuted in 2004. The Prius became widely available in the United States, popularizing hybrid vehicles. Facebook and Firefox reshaped how people communicate and browse the internet.
For more details on major 2004 launches, see the timeline of technology events at Computer History Museum.
