Twitter's Most Tweeted Events In Britain In 2012: X Factor, Olympics And Football

What Were The Most Tweeted About Events This Year?

Twitter has released its top 10 most tweeted about events by users in Britain in 2012. The figures are based on the number of UK tweets sent in a single second.

1. Olympics: David Cameron, Samantha Cameron and Boris Johnson dancing together at the Games closing ceremony on Sunday August 12.

2. Euro 2012: England losing on penalties to Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 in Kiev on Sunday June 24.

3. X Factor: Ella Henderson being voted off after finishing in the bottom two with James Arthur on Sunday November 18.

4. Olympics: Usain Bolt winning the men's 100m gold medal on Sunday August 5.

5. Olympics: Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean Chariots Of Fire sketch in the opening ceremony on Friday July 27.

6. X Factor: Rylan Clark and Kye Sones' deadlock on Sunday November 4.

7. Euro 2012: Theo Walcott's goal to bring England level at 2-2 against Sweden, which set up an eventual 3-2 win on June 15.

8. X Factor: Gary Barlow storming off as Carolynne Poole was voted off in favour of Rylan Clark on Sunday October 7.

9. Euro 2012: Joleon Lescott's goal to put England 1-0 up against France in the eventual 1-1 draw on Monday June 11.

10. Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo's goal puts Real Madrid 3-2 up against Manchester City, ultimately resulting in a victory on Tuesday September 18.

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