"Reflecting on 20 Years of Gmail: From April Fools' Day Debut to Essential Communication Tool"
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Google launched Gmail on April Fools' Day in 2004, causing many to think it was a joke due to the company's history of pranks. The free service offered 1 gigabyte of storage, a significant amount at the time, and included Google's search technology. Despite initially limited availability, Gmail's popularity grew, leading to its official opening to the public in 2007. The launch generated widespread interest, with invitations to open new accounts even being sold on eBay.
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