What Happened on September 15, 2021

Historical Events

Event of Interest

SpaceX launches the first all-civilian spaceflight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, for three-day orbit around Earth [1]

Sports History

US gymnasts, including Simone Biles, testify against former team doctor Larry Nassar at a Senate Committee hearing, criticizing a system that allowed it to happen

US, UK and Australia announce trilateral security partnership Aukus, to counteract influence of China, including helping Australia build nuclear-powered submarines [1]

Events in 2021

Famous Deaths

Lou Angotti, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Chicago Black Hawks) and coach (St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins), dies at 83
Norman Bailey, British operatic bass-baritone (Flying Dutchman), dies at 88

Died in 2021 2021 Highlights