USA 2021 Timeline

Clear filters
All categories Politics / Government Immigration / Law / Policy Economy / Jobs / Business War / Conflict / Security Culture / Society Pop Culture / Entertainment Sports Technology / Science Health / Disasters Major Trends
Showing 75 events on this page. Use search or category filters to narrow the year.
Previous Next
Feb
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Nebraska, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Nebraska reports their first case of California's B.1.429 variant i

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Nebraska, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Nebraska reports their first case of California's B.1.429 variant in a man in his 60s in Lancaster County. (The Lincoln Journal Star) The Food and Drug Administration approves the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency use in the United States. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 27, 2021
Feb
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Centers for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends Johnson & Johnson's single-shot

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Centers for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine for people over the age of 18, a day after the Food and Drug Administration approved the emergency use of the vaccine. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2021
Mar
02
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 1,641 new deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide de

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 1,641 new deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 257,361. (DW in Brazilian Portuguese) COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Venezuela receives 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine donated by China. (EFE)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 2, 2021
Mar
03
Health / Disasters

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol The United States Capitol Police announces that it has obtained intelligence on a "possible plot" by an identified militia group to breach the United States Capitol building on the following day, March 4, which has recently been the subject of QAnon conspiracy theories. In response to the intelligence, the United States House of Representatives announces that it has ended its work for the week. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 3, 2021
Mar
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, variants of SARS-CoV-2 New Jersey reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, variants of SARS-CoV-2 New Jersey reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant in Hudson County and 34 cases of a New York variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the northeastern part of the state. (NJ.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 3, 2021
Mar
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Nine great apes in San Diego Zoo becomes the first non-human primates to receive an exper

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Nine great apes in San Diego Zoo becomes the first non-human primates to receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. (The Los Angeles Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Maine, 501.V2 variant Maine reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa. (WCSH-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 4, 2021
Mar
05
Health / Disasters

A former U.S.

A former U.S. State Department official during the Trump administration is arrested and charged for assault and other crimes in relation to the storming of the United States Capitol, thereby making him the first known Trump administration official to be tried in relation to the events of January 6. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 5, 2021
Mar
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, Lineage P.1 Illinois reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in B

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, Lineage P.1 Illinois reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a person from Chicago. (WMAQ-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee, 501.V2 variant Tennessee reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (WSMV-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, 501.V2 variant Wisconsin reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (WEAU-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 5, 2021
Mar
05
Health / Disasters

Criminal charges brought in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A former U.S.

Criminal charges brought in the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol A former U.S. State Department official during the Trump administration is arrested and charged for assault and other crimes in relation to the storming of the United States Capitol, thereby making him the first known Trump administration official to be tried in relation to the events of January 6. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 5, 2021
Mar
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii, 501.V2 variant Hawaii reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in Sout

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii, 501.V2 variant Hawaii reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa in a person from Oahu with no known travel history. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, 501.V2 variant Michigan reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant that originated in South Africa in a child from Jackson County. (WOOD-TV) The U.S. surpasses 29 million cases of COVID-19. (KIRO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 8, 2021
Mar
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announces that Alaska will drop its eligibility requirements for the C

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announces that Alaska will drop its eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine and allow all residents over the age of 16 to receive it, thereby becoming the first state to do so. The state has also led other states in the percentage of its population to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 9, 2021
Mar
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan surpasses 600,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (MLive) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey, 501.V2 variant New Jersey reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant first detected in South Africa. (NJ) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19, and 400 related deaths. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 10, 2021
Mar
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (The New York Daily News) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Bismarck Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021
Mar
17
Health / Disasters

Pope Francis expresses his concerns over the tense situation in Paraguay due to a deepening health and political crisis in the South American nation which have

Pope Francis expresses his concerns over the tense situation in Paraguay due to a deepening health and political crisis in the South American nation which have led to protests and instances of violence in recent days. In his message, the Pope appeals for dialogue to prevail over violence. (Vatican News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2021
Mar
23
Health / Disasters

2020 California wildfires Zogg Fire Investigations into the 2020 fire that destroyed 56,338 acres in northern California conclude that the fire began when a gra

2020 California wildfires Zogg Fire Investigations into the 2020 fire that destroyed 56,338 acres in northern California conclude that the fire began when a gray pine tree fell on power lines belonging to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. (Bloomberg via MSN) (San Francisco Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2021
Mar
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a community transmission. (Global News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021
Mar
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first c

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in California. (U.S. News and World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021
Mar
25
Health / Disasters

February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm, February 15–20, 2021 North American winter storm, 2021 Texas power crisis The official death toll from the maj

February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm, February 15–20, 2021 North American winter storm, 2021 Texas power crisis The official death toll from the major winter storms that struck Texas and triggered statewide blackouts last month rises to at least 111, more than double the previous reported numbers. It is also believed that the storms could become the costliest weather disaster in the state's history. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021
Mar
25
Health / Disasters

The official death toll from the major winter storms that struck Texas and triggered statewide blackouts last month rises to at least 111, more than double the

The official death toll from the major winter storms that struck Texas and triggered statewide blackouts last month rises to at least 111, more than double the previous reported numbers. It is also believed that the storms could become the costliest weather disaster in the state's history. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021
Mar
25
Health / Disasters

Tornado outbreak of March 24–26, 2021 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declares a state of emergency for 46 counties as the National Weather Service predicts a severe

Tornado outbreak of March 24–26, 2021 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declares a state of emergency for 46 counties as the National Weather Service predicts a severe weather outbreak and possible tornado outbreak. (WBMA-TV) The National Weather Service issues a particularly dangerous situation tornado watch after level 5 "high risk" watches are issued for parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. (AL.com) A tornado emergency was issued by the National Weather Service near Hoover, Alabama. Another emergency was also issued for Brent and Centreville. (Alabama WX)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021
Mar
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (The Rio Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia The Colombian National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (El Periódico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021
Mar
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNT

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (San Francisco Chronicle) The Biden administration announces that the United States is expected to receive 11 million doses of the vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021
Mar
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older beginning tomorrow, and to anyone aged 16 and older beginning on April 6. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults. (KTBC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021
Mar
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccin

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older beginning tomorrow, and to anyone aged 16 and older beginning on April 6. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults. (KTBC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021
Apr
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (San Francisco Chronicle) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Lineage P.1 Michigan reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person from Bay County. (Detroit News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 1, 2021
Apr
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 20,870 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 20,870 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide cumulative total to 2.4 million cases. (Olé) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 4,195 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 336,947. It was the first time that the country surpassed the mark of 4,000 deaths in a single day. (The Rio Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2021
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 vaccination in Canada Canada receives its first shipment of vaccine doses from the COVAX

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 vaccination in Canada Canada receives its first shipment of vaccine doses from the COVAX initiative. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma Oklahoma surpasses 8,000 deaths from COVID-19. (KFOR-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Nicaragua Nicaragua says that they have slowly started vaccinations for people over 60 using an AstraZeneca vaccine that was made in India. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2021
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 23,683 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the third consecutive day.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports 23,683 new cases of COVID-19, a record for the third consecutive day. (TN) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 4,249 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 345,025. (ANI News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2021
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Speaker of the General Council Roser Suñé receives the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Speaker of the General Council Roser Suñé receives the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Diari d'Andorra) COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (The New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2021
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

The FBI charges a 28-year-old man with attempting to blow up an Amazon data center as part of a plot to disable the Internet and to specifically impede the acti

The FBI charges a 28-year-old man with attempting to blow up an Amazon data center as part of a plot to disable the Internet and to specifically impede the activities of United States federal bodies. They also claim that he said he was involved in the storming of the U.S. Capitol building. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2021
Page navigation keeps this timeline fast on phones and slower connections.
Previous Next