Source: wikibot/history-of-gmail
= History of Gmail
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Gmail, the widely-used email service developed by Google, has an interesting history and evolution since its inception. Here’s an overview of its key milestones: \#\#\# 1. **Development and Launch (2004)** - **Announcement**: Gmail was announced on April 1, 2004, in a move that many initially thought was an April Fools' joke.