2024 has been a whirlwind of a year, packed with events that feel like they happened ages ago. Here’s a list of moments that might have slipped your memory:
1. Taylor Swift Stole the Super Bowl Spotlight
Taylor, along with Ice Spice, Lana Del Rey, and Blake Lively, had her moment during the February event.
2. Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
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Usher headlined the show, but Rihanna’s 2023 performance was still fresh in fans’ minds.
3. Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories
Rumors swirled online in March about her whereabouts, leading to plenty of speculation.
4. Jennifer Lawrence's Golden Globes Moment
Her playful antics kept the event lighthearted and fun.
5. Ryan Gosling’s Meme-Worthy Oscars Reaction
His expression during the Critics’ Choice Awards, after “I’m Just Ken” won, became an instant classic.
6. The Alaska Airlines Door Incident
In January, a plane door flew off mid-flight, and one passenger’s phone somehow survived the chaos.
7. Gypsy Rose’s Viral Breakup
She and her husband split in March after memorable internet moments like her infamous “the d is fire” comment.
8. Joe Biden’s Viral Reaction
During the State of the Union, Biden’s face became a meme after a moment with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
9. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes
Ben’s “less-than-thrilled” expressions alongside J.Lo sparked plenty of internet chatter.
10. The "Who TF Did I Marry" Saga
Her unexpected tweet caught everyone off guard earlier this year.
11. Stanley Cup Rage
People were fighting over getting a Stanley Cup
12. The Chicago Rat Hole Becomes a Monument
Yes, it gained national monument status in 2024.
13. The Four Seasons Baby Viral Moment
A hilariously random internet trend in May that had everyone talking.
14. JoJo Siwa’s Bad Girl Rebrand
JoJo shocked fans this year with her edgy makeover, moving far from her bubbly past.
15. Swiftmania Takes Over
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Taylor Swift made history by winning a record-setting fourth Grammy for Album of the Year for Midnights (2023). Her monumental Eras Tour grossed $2 billion by its final show in December.
16. Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan
Barry and Sabrina made their red carpet debut at the Met Gala this year.
17. Caitlin Clark Makes History
On March 3, Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball, surpassing Pete Maravich’s 3,667 points. Her dominance continued in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever, boosting women’s basketball’s popularity.
18. Baltimore Bridge Collapses
A tragic incident occurred when the container ship Dali collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. The crash killed six people.
19. Michigan Wins the National Championship
On January 8, Michigan, led by coach Jim Harbaugh, defeated Washington 34–13 to claim the College Football Playoff national championship. The iconic celebration saw Harbaugh lifting the trophy amidst confetti and cheering fans.
