What Happened on February 22, 2021

Historical Events

  • Influential French dance duo Daft Punk announce their split after 28 years

500,000 COVID Deaths

US death toll from COVID-19 passes 500,000, higher than US deaths in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold a candle-lighting ceremony outside the White House and say "we must not grow numb to the sorrow".

El Chapo Finally Recaptured

Wife of drug cartel boss "El Chapo" Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in the US on drug trafficking charges and conspiring to free her husband from prison


Famous Deaths

  • Lawrence Ferlinghetti, American beat poet (Coney Island of the Mind), dies at 101 [1]
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights

About February 22, 2021

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

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