From Great Britain to the United States, to Argentina to the Middle East, 2012 was undeniably a big year.

And as one photo-sharing website will show, so was it for the people's ability to instantly share their experiences.

Celebrating the year's highlights, website Instagram has released this photo compilation of some of the world's top 10 biggest events captured by none other than their now more than 100 million users.

'With 2012 coming to a close, it’s only natural to look back at the history-making events that have defined this year,' they write in their blog posting showcasing their list.