World Events
Which country suffered an assassination of their President and earthquake in one month?
Haiti
In July, gunmen burst into the home of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti, killing him and seriously wounding his wife. Barely a month later, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Haiti, followed by flash floods.
What was the best selling movie?
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home surpassed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales over the first weekend, the first movie to do so since the coronavirus pandemic.
What is the youngest age you can be vaccinated?
5 years old
In November, a vaccine was available for children age 5 to 12. Clinical trials are underway for children age 6 months to under 5 years old.
Which federal holiday was established in 2021?
Juneteenth
In June, President Biden signed legislation officially establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Who performed the Super Bowl?
The Weeknd
His 12-minute show was "watched" by thousands of cardboard cut-outs, who bulked out the 25,000 socially-distanced fans at Florida's Raymond James Stadium.
In which country was the 400-metre-long vessel stuck for 6 days?
Egypt
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and dividing Africa and Asia. The canal is part of the Silk Road that connects Europe with Asia.
What was the most watched Netflix show?
Squid Game
Squid Game had 142 million viewers globally, now well over 50% of Netflix’s global subscribers have watched the show.
In which country did the delta variant originate?
India
First identified in India in late 2020, Delta swept rapidly through that country and Great Britain before reaching the U.S., where it quickly surged.
Which Category 4 hurricane damaged parts of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi?
Hurricane Ida
Making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds on August 29, Hurricane Ida claimed the lives of more than 30 people in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, becoming the most damaging storm to hit the region after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
How many seasons did Keeping up with the Kardashians end with?
20
The series premiered on October 14, 2007 became one of the longest-running reality television series, airing their finale on June 20th, 2021.
Who was poisoned by the nerve agent Novichak?
Alexey Navalny
Alexey Navalny, an outspoken opponent of Vladimir Putin who had been recovering in Germany after being poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok, returned to Russia in January and was immediately detained by police.
Who won best picture at the Academy Awards?
Nomadland
Nomadland won big at the Oscars this year as it won the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress awards.
What is the dominant variant of COVID-19 in the U.S.?
The omicron variant
The omicron variant overtook the delta variant as the dominant strain circulating in the U.S., accounting for nearly 60% of all variants by Christmas, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How many people were killed during the Capitol attack on January 6th?
Five
The five people who died in an attempted insurrection against the Capitol included a Capitol police officer and four rioters.
Which two athletes withdrew from major sporting events this year?
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka
Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics and Naomi Osaka withdrew from Wimbledon due to mental health issues.
How many days did it take for Kabul to be overthrown after the US withdrew from Afghanistan?
10 days
The speed at which Afghan cities fell, in days rather than the months predicted by U.S. intelligence.
Who hosted the Emmy's?
Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric Antonio Kyles, better known by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and game show host.
Which country has the most COVID-19 cases?
United States: 55,388,841
India: 34,838,804
Brazil: 22,277,239
Douglas Emhoff became the first what on January 20th?
Second gentleman
As the first-ever husband of a vice president, Emhoff is the first second gentleman in American history.
How long was Britney Spear's conservatorship?
13 years
The conservatorship that had controlled Britney Spears' finances, personal life, and medical decisions since 2008, and which for many years was controlled by her father, Jamie Spears, was terminated November.
What caused the Myanmar coup?
coup: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government
The military, known as the Tatmadaw, took over after it rejected the results of the Nov. 13 election, claiming it was fraudulent. International observers say there's no evidence of fraud.
What are the top 3 streaming platforms (in order) as of 2021?
Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney Plus
Netflix: 214 million subscribers
Amazon Prime: More than 175 million Amazon Prime members had streamed shows and movies in the past year
Disney+: 118.1 million subscribers
Which is the most vaccinated country?
% of the population that has been fully vaccinated
United Arab Emirates: 90%
Portugal: 89%
Singapore: 87%
What month was Donald Trump banned from Facebook and Twitter?
January
January 7th from Facebook and January 8th from Twitter.
Name 3 famous people who passed away this year...(everyone must take "one for the homies")
Alex Trebek, Vicente Fernandez, John Madden, Jean-Marc Vallee, Wanda Young, Virgil Abloh, Colin Powell, Willie Garson, Michael K Williams, Young Dolph, Robert Downey Sr, Larry King, Betty White