The First YouTube Video: “Me at the zoo”

jawed · 1 min · 2005 · YouTube title: Me at the zoo

Why it's here

HN mentions it as a historical reference, for dates and as the first YouTube video, not as a recommendation.

What it covers

The first video ever uploaded to YouTube, in April 2005. Co-founder Jawed Karim stands in front of the elephants at the San Diego Zoo for about 19 seconds.