What Happened on January 20, 2021

Historical Events

Dan Campbell is appointed head coach of the Detroit Lions

Joe Biden Inaugurated

Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President, the first female, black or south Asian Vice President. Amanda Gorman recites "The Hill We Climb"; previous office holder Donald Trump is first outgoing president to refuse to attend the inauguration of his successor since 1869 P

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

49th US Vice President and Senator Kamala Harris

US President Joe Biden signs 15 executive orders on his first day in office, including: US re-joining the WHO, affirming the Paris Climate Agreement, revoking the Keystone XL Pipeline, mandating masks on federal properties, and halting construction of the southern border wall [1]

Events in 2021

Famous Deaths

Peter Swan, English soccer defender (19 caps; Sheffield Wednesday, Bury), dies at 84
Ted Thompson, American NFL linebacker (Houston Oilers) and executive (GM Green Bay Packers 2005-17), dies from autonomic disorder at 68

Died in 2021 2021 Highlights