So, you thought Twitter was a recent phenomenon? Au contraire! People have been posting “Tweets” for a long time. The ones below are just a sampling of the treasure trove of Tweets historians have discovered after many years of research. Or after a long night at a pub, possibly…
December 17, 1903
@wrightbro2
Orville flew for 1st time 2day! I was to be 2nd but missed flite due to 2-hr delay going thru TSA security.
@wrightbro2
Orville flew for 1st time 2day! I was to be 2nd but missed flite due to 2-hr delay going thru TSA security.
April 14, 1912
@cruzgrrl17
OMG we just hit an iceberg! Good thing ship is unsinkable! Must sleep now. Meeting Jack 2 morrow at ship’s pool 4 swimming lesson.
@cruzgrrl17
OMG we just hit an iceberg! Good thing ship is unsinkable! Must sleep now. Meeting Jack 2 morrow at ship’s pool 4 swimming lesson.
November 3, 1871
@hmstanley
Found Dr Livingstone! Alive & well in Zambia. Has $20 million in bank & needs help 2 smuggle out of country. Will give you 10% if you help.
@hmstanley
Found Dr Livingstone! Alive & well in Zambia. Has $20 million in bank & needs help 2 smuggle out of country. Will give you 10% if you help.
August 14, 1969
@hippiechick
So stressed! Going for a weekend getaway to enjoy a concert. Sounds like an out-of-the-way spot to relax. Can’t even find Woodstock on map.
@hippiechick
So stressed! Going for a weekend getaway to enjoy a concert. Sounds like an out-of-the-way spot to relax. Can’t even find Woodstock on map.
October 28, 1929
@stockbrkr29
Major coup! Scored 1000 shares Anaconda Copper for myself! Pricey but should double value in no time. Going shopping for a new car 2morrow.
@stockbrkr29
Major coup! Scored 1000 shares Anaconda Copper for myself! Pricey but should double value in no time. Going shopping for a new car 2morrow.
September 28, 1928
@docfleming
My discovery “penicillin” is an amazing success! Not a moment too soon. More about my recent holiday in Paris in another tweet…
@docfleming
My discovery “penicillin” is an amazing success! Not a moment too soon. More about my recent holiday in Paris in another tweet…
July 2, 1776
@j_adams
Independence official 2day! The second day of July, 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America! Buy hot dogs, beer now
@j_adams
Independence official 2day! The second day of July, 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America! Buy hot dogs, beer now
June 11, 1509
@henry8
Ceremonies, receptions, speeches, toasts and on and on. I know weddings are a big deal for kings but this has just been too much. Glad I won’t have to go through it again!
@henry8
Ceremonies, receptions, speeches, toasts and on and on. I know weddings are a big deal for kings but this has just been too much. Glad I won’t have to go through it again!
September 9, 1668
@iNewton
Working outside 2day. Damned tree dropped an apple on my head. AGAIN! This time gave me an amazing idea. I call it a “chain saw”. More L8r.
@iNewton
Working outside 2day. Damned tree dropped an apple on my head. AGAIN! This time gave me an amazing idea. I call it a “chain saw”. More L8r.
April 21, 1593
@billshake
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Not in 140 characters! Haven’t these gits heard of sonnets? I’m going to have to take up haiku.
@billshake
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Not in 140 characters! Haven’t these gits heard of sonnets? I’m going to have to take up haiku.
Ha ha ha ha. Nice one, Mark! :-D