Asup latest news 2021
Here are some of the latest news updates from 2021:
Politics
- January 6: The United States Capitol building is stormed by a mob of Trump supporters, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
- January 20: Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
- March 11: The United States and Iran agree to a prisoner swap, with the release of four American prisoners in exchange for the release of seven Iranian prisoners.
- June 15: The United States Supreme Court rules that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal, but allows it to continue for now.
- November 3: The 2020 United States presidential election is held, with Joe Biden defeating incumbent President Donald Trump.
Health
- January 21: The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency.
- February 11: The first COVID-19 vaccine is approved for emergency use in the United States.
- March 11: The WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic a global pandemic.
- May 25: The first COVID-19 vaccine is approved for use in the European Union.
- August 11: The FDA approves the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15.
- October 1: The FDA approves the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11.
Business
- January 26: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 30,000 for the first time.
- February 12: The United States and China sign a phase one trade deal.
- March 16: The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a global economic downturn, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 3.3% decline in global GDP.
- May 26: The United States and China agree to a new trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of American goods.
- July 26: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 35,000 for the first time.
- October 26: The United States and the European Union agree to a new trade deal, with the EU agreeing to increase its purchases of American goods.
Technology
- January 13: The first 5G network is launched in the United States.
- February 11: The first 5G smartphone is released in the United States.
- March 25: The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a surge in remote work, with many companies adopting remote work policies.
- May 18: The first commercial 5G network is launched in Europe.
- July 20: The first 5G smartphone with a foldable screen is released.
- September 14: The first commercial 5G network is launched in Asia.
Entertainment
- January 26: The 93rd Academy Awards are held, with "Nomadland" winning Best Picture.
- February 2: The 63rd Grammy Awards are held, with Beyoncé winning four awards.
- March 25: The COVID-19 pandemic leads to the cancellation of many music festivals and concerts.
- May 24: The 74th Tony Awards are held, with "Moulin Rouge!" winning Best Musical.
- July 13: The 44th People's Choice Awards are held, with "The Crown" winning Favorite TV Show.
- September 12: The 78th Venice International Film Festival is held, with "The Power of the Dog" winning the Golden Lion.
Sports
- January 26: The 2021 Australian Open is held, with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles title.
- February 7: The 2021 Super Bowl is held, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.
- March 14: The 2021 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament is held, with the Baylor Bears winning the championship.
- May 23: The 2021 NFL Draft is held, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting Trevor Lawrence first overall.
- July 11: The 2021 Wimbledon Championships are held, with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles title.
- September 19: The 2021 NFL season begins, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Dallas Cowboys.
These are just a few of the many news stories from 2021.