2021⚡ Event
Mob attacks the U.S. Capitol during election certification
Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt Congress as it certifies Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
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What Happened in 2021?
Explore 52 historical moments from 2021 — 8 events, 0 birthdays, and 44 notable deaths.
Events in 2021(8)
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January 6th United States Capitol attack
Supporters of then-outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump attacked the United States Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election. The event resulted in five deaths and the evacuation of the U.S. Congress.
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2021⚡ Event
Myanmar Coup d'état
The Burmese military staged a coup d'état, deposing the democratically elected government and sparking nationwide protests and civil war.
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Ecuadorian prison riots
Riots in four Ecuadorian prisons, caused by gang rivalries, resulted in the deaths of 79 inmates.
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Manchester bus drivers strike
Bus drivers in Greater Manchester began an eleven-week strike, one of the longest in British transportation history.
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Bata Explosions
A series of four explosions occurred at a military barracks in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, causing at least 107 deaths.
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Hlaingthaya Massacre in Myanmar
Burmese military and police forces killed at least 65 civilians during the Hlaingthaya massacre in Yangon. The victims included protestors against a recent coup d'état.
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Suez Canal obstruction
A container ship ran aground and obstructed the Suez Canal for six days.
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Born in 2021(0)
No births recorded for 2021.
Deaths in 2021(44)
2021🕊️ Death
Eric Jerome Dickey
Eric Jerome Dickey, American author, died. He was born in 1961.
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Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt was an American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
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Michael Apted
Michael Apted, English filmmaker, has died. He was born in 1941.
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Cloris Leachman
American actress and comedian (born 1926) died on January 27, 2021.
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Nunuk Nuraini
Indonesian food scientist (born 1961) died on January 27, 2021.
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Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson, an American actress, has died. She was known for her impactful roles in film and television.
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Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond, an American actor, director, stand-up comedian, and musician, died. He was born in 1977.
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Temur Tsiklauri
Temur Tsiklauri, a Georgian pop singer and actor, died. He was born in 1946.
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Örs Siklósi
Örs Siklósi, a Hungarian singer, has died. He was born in 1991.
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Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer, a renowned Canadian actor, has died. He was born in 1929.
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Marty Schottenheimer
Marty Schottenheimer was an American football player and coach.
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2021🕊️ Death
Chick Corea
American jazz composer Chick Corea died on February 9, 2021. He was born in 1941.
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Carlos Menem
Carlos Menem was an Argentine former president, lawyer, and statesman.
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2021🕊️ Death
William Meninger
William Meninger was an American Trappist monk and a principal developer of Centering Prayer.
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2021🕊️ Death
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Lawrence Ferlinghetti was an American poet and painter.
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Ng Man-tat
Ng Man-tat, a prominent Hong Kong actor, died. He was known for his comedic roles in Hong Kong cinema.
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2021🕊️ Death
Lou Ottens
Lou Ottens was a Dutch engineer and inventor, known for developing the cassette tape.
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2021🕊️ Death
James Levine
James Levine, American conductor and pianist, died on March 9, 2021. He was born in 1943.
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Roger Mudd
Roger Mudd, American journalist, died on March 9, 2021. He was born in 1928.
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Ray Campi
Ray Campi, an American singer and musician, has died. He was born in 1934.
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John Magufuli
John Magufuli, the fifth President of Tanzania, died on March 17, 2021.
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2021🕊️ Death
Death of Nawal El Saadawi
Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian secularist and feminist, died. She was a significant voice for women's rights.
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2021🕊️ Death
Julie Pomagalski
Julie Pomagalski, a French snowboarder, died on March 23, 2021. She was born in 1980.
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Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary, the beloved American author known for her children's books, has died. She was born in 1916.
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Death of Didier Ratsiraka
Didier Ratsiraka, a Malagasy politician and naval officer, died.
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2021🕊️ Death
Death of G. Gordon Liddy
G. Gordon Liddy, known as the chief operative in the Watergate scandal, passed away.
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Dates in 2021
January 3January 6January 7January 8January 14January 16January 20January 22January 23January 27January 28February 1February 5February 8February 9February 10February 13February 14February 16February 21February 22February 23February 24February 27February 28March 6March 7March 9March 11March 12March 14March 17March 19March 21March 23March 25March 28March 30
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2021?
- 2021 saw 52 notable historical moments, including 8 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 44 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2021?
- Key events of 2021 include: Mob attacks the U.S. Capitol during election certification, January 6th United States Capitol attack, Myanmar Coup d'état.
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