Mashable's Birthday: 6 Years Covering Digital News and Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Mashable has been witness to a lot in our six years of existence. From the the rise of social networks (like Facebook) to the fall of world leaders (like Hosni Mubarak). We've seen the spread of social media to all corners of the globe and reported on its profound impact and influence on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. During that time, Mashable has grown up as well, from a small, one-author blog about web tools and emerging social networks to the web's largest independent news website dedicated to covering digital culture, social media and technology.

The infographic below documents just some of the major events we've reported on over the past six years. It serves as a timeline of both the advance of social and digital technology into the mainstream, and of Mashable's evolution, as we continue to expand our coverage scope to keep pace with the spread of digital culture.

What digital, social media or technology news events had the most impact on you? Let us know in the comments.