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
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo