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Kobe Bryant's death
At the start of 2020, Kobe Bryant boarded a helicopter that ultimately crashed in the California hills, resulting in Bryant and the other passengers (including his daughter, Gianna) dying. Droves of people around the world took to social media to express their grief for the loss of the generational basketball player's life. -
Elon Musk purchases Twitter
The tech giant, Elon Musk, purchased Twitter in 2022. Many people were upset at the acquisition, especially after Musk changed the name of the social media platform to "X". Many people took to Twitter to voice their concerns about the situation regarding their long-running platform -
OceanGate Submarine goes missing
OceanGate sends their "Titan" submarine for a trip to the Titanic wreckage. After news broke that communication with the vessel had been lost, social media became busy with theories and concerns about what the status of Titan was. TikTok and Twitter primarily pushed the discussion of this event. -
Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton made her last public appearance until March of 2024, sparking lots of discussion online about her whereabouts and well-being. On March 22nd, 2024, Kate released a video revealing a cancer diagnosis as the reason for her mysterious absence from the public. Many TikTok creators made content regarding this mystery of Kate's status. -
Donald Trump assassination attempt
At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots were fired from a nearby building at Donald Trump. The attempt on the former president's life sparked the internet to react with an outcry against the Secret Service as well as numerous discussions and countless memes.