Viral Video Day

Viral Video Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to short videos on the Internet. These countless short clips are extremely popular in today’s world. They make us reflect on global societal issues, laugh, or even grieve. The holiday is observed on April 29.

History

The history of Viral Video Day is not well documented. It could have been created by anyone, but many researchers credit its origin to Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, a writer and freelancer known for creating interesting holidays, including one dedicated to short videos on the Internet.

TikTok is often credited with pioneering the trend for short clips. The app was launched in 2016 in China, and it quickly spread worldwide, going viral in a short period of time. Soon after, major platforms like Instagram and YouTube followed suit, adding features for publishing short videos to their services.

Today, a vast number of short videos are produced on a wide variety of topics, including city events, recipes, tips, car news, and more.

Interesting Facts

• By 2018, TikTok had more than 300 million users. Today, that number has grown significantly.
• The key feature of short videos is the ease of re-watching them. Unlike a typical 30-minute YouTube video, short clips can be revisited quickly.
• It’s been proven that watching short videos can consume a lot of time, as users are drawn to continuously flip through clip after clip without losing interest.

How to Celebrate

Spend the day watching short videos on various platforms and social networks. Find your favorite creators and explore topics that interest you!

Share the holiday on social media. Ask others how often they watch short videos and what content they enjoy most.

When is Viral Video Day in 2025?

Viral Video Day is a celebration of creativity and entertainment, bringing happiness and joy. It is observed on April 29th each year.

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