2016. What a year! From news and entertainment to sports and politics, around the world or around the block; it all happened on Twitter. Tweets brought people together in laughter, shock, celebration, fear, mourning, and jubilation. Today, we’re reflecting back on the moments and memories that defined 2016.
We’ve launched #ThisHappened so people can share the biggest moments and memories of 2016.
#ThisHappened Top Trends on Twitter in 2016
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#ThisHappened Most Retweeted Tweets in 2016
1. Who knew that a gamer in Spain could turn lemons into the top Retweet of 2016?
2. Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) quoted a Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) song to celebrate his 22nd birthday resulting in the second most Retweeted Tweet.
3. Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) conceded the election but reminded young women never to give up on their dreams.
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