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 173 historical moments from 2021 — 22 events, 1 birthdays, and 150 notable deaths.
Events in 2021(22)
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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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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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Prince Philip dies
Prince Philip, the consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
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Bago massacre in Myanmar
Burmese military and police forces killed at least 82 civilians in the Bago massacre, including people protesting a recent coup d'état.
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Indonesian Submarine Nanggala Sinks
The Indonesian Navy submarine Nanggala sank, resulting in the deaths of all 53 people on board.
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Meron crowd crush
A crowd crush killed 45 people during the annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Israel on April 30, 2021.
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Mexico City Metro Collapse
An elevated section of the Mexico City Metro collapsed, resulting in 26 fatalities and 98 injuries.
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Ontario Truck Attack
A man rammed a pickup truck into Muslim Pakistani Canadian pedestrians in Ontario, Canada, killing 4 members of the same family and injuring the family's nine-year-old son.
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Leonardo da Vinci Drawing Sets Record
Leonardo da Vinci's drawing 'Head of a Bear' sold at auction in London for £8.8 million. This set a new record for a drawing by the artist.
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Haiti Earthquake
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing at least 2,248 people and causing significant damage.
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Thomson-East Coast MRT Line Phase 2 Opens
The second phase of the Thomson-East Coast MRT line in Singapore began service.
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US Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan
The last remaining American troops left Afghanistan, ending U.S. involvement in the war.
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John Deere Strike
Approximately 10,000 John Deere employees went on strike, marking one of the largest private-sector strikes in the United States.
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Tornado hits Amazon warehouse
A tornado struck an Amazon warehouse during increased holiday demand, killing six sheltering workers. The incident occurred on December 10, 2021.
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Max Verstappen wins 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion.
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Mo So Massacre
Burmese military forces killed at least 40 civilians during the Mo So massacre in Kayah State, Myanmar.
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Born in 2021(1)
Deaths in 2021(150)
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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2021🕊️ Death
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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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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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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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1921.
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DMX
DMX, American rapper and actor, died on April 9, 2021. He was born in 1970.
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Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale, an American politician and former Vice President, has died. He was born in 1928.
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Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky was an American internet security researcher. He was born in 1979.
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2021🕊️ Death
Michael Collins
Michael Collins was an American astronaut and U.S. Air Force pilot, notable for his role in the Gemini and Apollo programs, including commanding Apollo 11.
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2021🕊️ Death
El Risitas
El Risitas, whose real name was Juan Joya Borja, was a Spanish comedian famous for his distinctive laugh.
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Cate Haste
Cate Haste, an English author, died on April 29, 2021. She was born in 1945.
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Olympia Dukakis
American actress Olympia Dukakis died on May 1, 2021. She was born in 1931.
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Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen was an English model and songwriter, known for his hit song 'Each Time You Break My Heart'.
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Kentaro Miura
Kentaro Miura, a Japanese manga artist, died on May 6, 2021. He was born in 1966.
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Colt Brennan
Colt Brennan, an American quarterback, died on May 11, 2021. He was born in 1983.
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Norman Lloyd
Norman Lloyd, an American actor, producer, and director, passed away on May 11, 2021. He was born in 1914.
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Oliver Gillie
Oliver Gillie, a British journalist and scientist, has died. He was born in 1937.
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Paul Mooney
Paul Mooney, an American comedian, died. He was born in 1941.
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Eric Carle
Eric Carle, the American children's book author and illustrator best known for 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' has died. He was born in 1929.
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Poul Schlüter
Poul Schlüter, former Prime Minister of Denmark, has died. He was born in 1929.
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Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod, an American actor, Christian activist, and author, has died. He was born in 1931.
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Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty, an American actor, died on June 13, 2021. He was born in 1937.
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Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia and an educator, has died.
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John McAfee dies
John McAfee, British-American computer programmer and businessman, founder of McAfee, has died.
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Trần Thiện Khiêm
Trần Thiện Khiêm was a South Vietnamese army officer and politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of South Vietnam.
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Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, has died. He was born in 1932.
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Death of Raffaella Carrà
Raffaella Carrà was an Italian singer, dancer, television presenter, and actress.
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Death of Richard Donner
Richard Donner, an American film director known for films like 'Superman' and 'Lethal Weapon', died.
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Death of Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr., an American actor and director, died at the age of 85.
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Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison, American musician, has died. He was born in 1975.
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Abdalqadir as-Sufi
Abdalqadir as-Sufi was a Scottish Islamic scholar and writer.
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Jerry Ziesmer
Jerry Ziesmer, an American assistant director, production manager, and occasional actor, died. He was born in 1939.
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Markie Post
Markie Post, a beloved American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms, has died.
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Pat Hitchcock
English actress and producer Pat Hitchcock died on August 9, 2021. She was born in 1928.
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Killer Kau
South African rapper, dancer, and record producer Killer Kau died on August 9, 2021. He was born in 1998.
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Zairaini Sarbini
Malaysian voice actress Zairaini Sarbini died on August 9, 2021. She was born in 1972.
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Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player.
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Michael Aung-Thwin
Michael Aung-Thwin was an American historian and scholar of Burmese and Southeast Asian history.
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Igor Vovkovinskiy
Igor Vovkovinskiy was a Ukrainian-American law student, actor, and was known as America's tallest person.
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Charlie Watts
English musician Charlie Watts died on August 24, 2021. He was born in 1941.
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Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican reggae producer.
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Jacques Rogge
Jacques Rogge was a Belgian orthopedic surgeon and the 8th President of the International Olympic Committee.
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Siddharth Shukla
Siddharth Shukla was an Indian television and film actor, born in 1980.
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2021🕊️ Death
Lou Angotti
Lou Angotti, a Canadian ice hockey player and coach, has died. He was born in 1938.
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Clive Sinclair
Clive Sinclair was an English entrepreneur and inventor.
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Jolidee Matongo
Jolidee Matongo was a South African politician and the 97th Mayor of Johannesburg.
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Dinky Soliman
Dinky Soliman, Filipino politician and 23rd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, died on September 19, 2021.
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Madeleine Tchicaya
Madeleine Tchicaya, a prominent Ivorian politician, has passed away.
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Abdul Qadeer Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgist, often credited as the 'father' of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program.
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David Amess
David Amess, British politician, member of Parliament for Southend West, died.
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Roh Tae-woo
Roh Tae-woo was a South Korean general and politician who served as the 6th President of South Korea.
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Miroslav Žbirka
Miroslav Žbirka was a Slovak singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was born in 1952.
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F. W. de Klerk
F. W. de Klerk was a South African lawyer and politician who served as State President. He was a Nobel Prize laureate.
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Young Dolph
Young Dolph, an American rapper, has died. He was born in 1985.
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Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell, American actor, died on November 21, 2021. He was born in 1930.
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Jean-Pierre Schumacher
Jean-Pierre Schumacher, French Trappist monk and survivor of the Thibirine monks, died on November 21, 2021. He was born in 1924.
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Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist.
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Apetor
Apetor, a Norwegian YouTuber, died on November 27, 2021. He was born in 1964.
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Robbie Shakespeare
Robbie Shakespeare was a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer.
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Speedy Duncan
Speedy Duncan, an American football player, has died. He was born in 1942.
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Demaryius Thomas
Demaryius Thomas, an American football player, has died. He was born in 1987.
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Anne Rice
Anne Rice, an American author known for her gothic novels, has died.
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Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández was a Mexican actor, ranchera singer, and film producer. He was born in 1940.
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Bernie Fowler
Bernie Fowler was an American politician and environmental advocate. He was born in 1924.
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Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi
Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi was a Tongan politician and military officer, serving as Deputy Prime Minister. He was born in 1955.
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Sally Ann Howes
English-American singer and actress Sally Ann Howes died on December 19, 2021. She was born in 1930.
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Johnny Isakson
American politician Johnny Isakson died on December 19, 2021. He was born in 1944.
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Grichka Bogdanoff
French television presenter and scientific essayist.
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Dates in 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2021?
- 2021 saw 173 notable historical moments, including 22 events, 1 famous birthdays, and 150 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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