2014
Year in Review
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At the end of each year, we reflect.
We remember challenges and triumphs.
We celebrate the moments that connect us.
Continue to take a look back on 2014.
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World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil drove more conversation than any other event in Facebook history.
Ebola Virus Outbreak
Since March, the most widespread Ebola outbreak in history has claimed the lives of thousands of people.
Elections in Brazil
This year's presidential election in Brazil was one of the most discussed and hotly debated in the country's history.
Robin Williams
In August, actor and entertainer Robin Williams passed away.
Ice Bucket Challenge
Between June and September, people around the world shared more than 17 million Ice Bucket Challenge videos on Facebook to raise awareness for ALS, a neurodegenerative disease.
Conflict in Gaza
In July, ongoing tension between Israelis and Palestinians erupted into a conflict that lasted seven weeks.
Malaysia Airlines
The world took notice when two Malaysia Airlines planes were lost within months of each other.
Super Bowl
In February, the Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos, 43-8, to win Super Bowl XLVIII.
Michael Brown / Ferguson
The shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, led to protests and heated debates in the US and abroad.
Sochi Olympics
In February, the 22nd Winter Olympic Games commenced in Sochi, Russia.
The moments we shared in 2014 affected us all.
They shocked, moved and entertained us.
They connected us.
Together, let’s make 2015 amazing.
