"Recapping the 55 Key Events of 2014"

In 2014, Snapchat's popularity soared among US teens, Pharrell Williams dominated the airwaves with "Happy," and True Detective captivated audiences. The Oscars were memorable for Ellen's epic selfie, Lupita Nyong'o's win, and John Travolta's "Adele Dazeem" flub. Taylor Swift's album "1989" was a massive hit, and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge became a viral sensation. Tech advancements included the launch of Uber Eats and the iPhone 6, while Kim Kardashian's Paper magazine cover made waves online.