As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the viral moments that captivated the world through the lens of user-generated content. This year proved that everyday people are the real storytellers of our time.
We’ve curated a collection of the most popular moments of 2024. Keep scrolling to view the viral videos that defined the past twelve months.
January: Dramatic Drone Video Shows Home Incinerated as Lava Pours Into Iceland Town
The year started off strong with this video which captured a home in flames after the building was overcome by lava pouring into the town of Grindavik, Iceland.
February: Bold Valentine’s Day Sign for ‘Paul’ Goes Viral
Love was in the air in Ireland, where a bold Valentine’s Day sign with a surprising announcement went viral in Dublin on February 14.
March: Cliff Collapses Into Sea Near People Walking Along the Beach in Dorset
Part of a cliff collapsed into the sea in West Bay, England, in March, just steps away from people walking along the beach.
April: Dog Shows Impressive Head for Heights With Leap Off Slide
Despite appearances, this was no April Fool’s joke. A dog named Sherpa showed a head for heights worthy of his name as he landed unharmed after jumping off a slide from 14 feet up.
May: Fire Rips Through Cox’s Bazar
May saw some wild weather—particularly in Cox’s Bazar, one of the world’s largest refugee camps, in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
The cause of the fire was not reported.
June: San Francisco Celebrates 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage During Pride
A rainbow art installation kicked off pride weekend celebrations across San Francisco, California, projecting the “world’s largest pride flag” in honor of 20 years of legal same-sex marriage.
July: Shocking Moment Car Flips Onto Pedestrians in Milwaukee
In July, four people escaped serious injuries after a car crashed and flipped onto two people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
August: Drone Video Shows Lava Spewing From Latest Eruption on Icelandic Peninsula
And in August, dramatic drone footage showed a continuing volcanic eruption near Grindavik, Iceland.
September: Dramatic Video Captures Moment House is Washed Away During Hurricane Helene Floods
Hurricane Helene dominated headlines in September, and this viral footage captured the moment a house was washed away in Newland, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene brought life-threatening floods to the region.
October: Hundreds of People Wait in Vain For Fake Halloween Parade in Dublin
The Halloween spirit was in the air in October, but apparently, so was misinformation. Hundreds of people gathered in Dublin on October 31 to attend a Halloween Parade which had been advertised online but turned out to be fake.
To learn more about the situation and Storyful’s coverage of the event—or rather, non-event—click here.
November: Corgis Unimpressed With Their Thanksgiving Turkey Hats
As for the Thanksgiving spirit, these corgis were not in the mood. These three siblings did not seem impressed with the whimsical Thanksgiving turkey hats their owner got them for this year’s holiday.
December: First Underground Marathon In the UK Held in Portsmouth
This event asked participants to channel their “inner-mole” as they sported headtorches and cycle helmets to join the UK’s first fully underground marathon, held in an ex-Royal Navy bunker in Portsmouth.
Beyond the highlights, plenty more UGC moments defined 2024 global reporting, fueled by Storyful Video. To gain unlimited access to our library of verified clips, contact publishers@storyful.com today.
