2021 (MMXXI) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2021st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 21st year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 2nd year of the 2020s decade.
From unexpected events like the storming of the US Capitol Building by Donald Trump supporters to the highs and lows of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the year got off to a rocky start. But we can’t complain too much, 2021 was definitely more eventful than 2020!
In 2021, the United States—and the world—continued to confront the consequences of the momentous events of 2020, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in...
In this comprehensive overview, we'll explore the most significant occurrences from 2021, highlighting key moments that continue to impact our lives today.
In February, the United States formally re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty aimed at limiting global warming. The container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal...
This article outlines United States-related events which occurred in the year 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to heavily impact the US, with the emergence of numerous COVID-19 variants leading to a substantial rise in both infections and deaths across the country.
What happened and who was famous in 2021? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2021.