10 Tweets That Changed History

Daniel Dominguez

Recently Twitter's been a transformative force in many revolutions in the Middle East and around the world. But Twitter isn't just a modern phenomenon, it's actually been around for thousands of years and had an effect on many of the biggest moments in the history of our species.

 

Abraham Lincoln

Oh, how wrong he was.

 

Julius Caesar

At least he tried to open his heart to his friends. Too bad they went and stabbed it a buttload.

 

George Bush Jr.

Unfortunately for Iraq, it hadn't gotten Twitter yet.

 

The 1997 Academy Awards

A simple joke that spun WAY out of control.

 

Twilight

And thus the role of Edward Cullen went to Robert Pattinson.

 

Nixon

If only no one had replied to his tweet, he might still be president even now.

 

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Yo Mama joke that almost destroyed the planet. As a side note they did end up having an ice cream party together, and it went off without a hitch!

 

What other world events has Twitter influenced? Let us know in the comments!

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