I was born in 2021, what was the time back then? The history of this period is rich with culture and events. Here is a timeline from 2021. Exploring the year 2021 reveals a world in the midst of the The 2020s, seeing rapid changes across science, technology, movies, and music. If you are looking to see the years after you were born, this archive contains the definitive pop culture and historical timeline of 2021.
Recovery and reset.
Vaccines rolled out, the James Webb Space Telescope launched, and the metaverse became the buzzword of the year.
The Cost of Living in 2021
$3.06
$1.71
$3.81
7.90 billion
Mass vaccination campaigns began worldwide, with billions of doses administered as the world fought to end the pandemic.
Mark Zuckerberg renamed Facebook's parent company to Meta, betting the company's future on the "metaverse."
The most powerful space telescope ever built launched on Christmas Day, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
The wider picture
A few more things worth remembering.
The Korean survival drama became Netflix's most-watched series ever, with 1.65 billion viewing hours.
Supporters of President Trump stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan as US forces withdrew, ending 20 years of military presence.
The pandemic-delayed Games went ahead without spectators, featuring new sports like skateboarding and surfing.
Reddit's WallStreetBets drove GameStop stock up 1,500%, challenging Wall Street and spawning the meme stock movement.
Beeple sold a digital artwork NFT for $69 million at Christie's, sparking a digital art and collectibles craze.
Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel earned $400M and won 6 Academy Awards.
Master Chief returned with a free-to-play multiplayer and open-world campaign on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Spotify's year-end personalized recap became one of the most shared pieces of content on social media.
You arrivedThe longer view
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2021 to today.