January 6, 2021 - The United States Capitol riot: Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
January 20, 2021 - Inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden: Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
February 1, 2021 - Military coup in Myanmar: The Myanmar military seized power in a coup and arrested the country's democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
May 10, 2021 - Israel-Palestine conflict: A dispute over evictions of Palestinians in East Jerusalem led to a conflict between Israel and Palestine, resulting in multiple deaths and casualties.
June 14, 2021 - Joe Biden meets with NATO leaders: U.S. President Joe Biden met with leaders of NATO in Brussels to reaffirm the United States' commitment to the alliance.
July 11, 2021 - Protests in Cuba: Thousands of people took to the streets in Cuba to protest against the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's economic crisis.
August 15, 2021 - Taliban take control of Afghanistan: The Taliban took control of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops, ending a 20-year war in the country.
September 20, 2021 - Canada federal election: Canada held a federal election, with Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party winning a minority government.
October 1, 2021 - China's National Day: China celebrated its 72nd National Day with a military parade in Beijing.
November 2, 2021 - New York City mayoral election: Eric Adams was elected as the new mayor of New York City, becoming the second African-American to hold the position.
December 1, 2021 - COP26 climate summit: The COP26 climate summit was held in Glasgow, Scotland, with world leaders gathering to discuss solutions to combat climate change.
December 14, 2021 - Russian-Ukrainian conflict: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Russia amassed troops near the Ukrainian border.
December 25, 2021 - Christmas Day tornadoes: Multiple tornadoes struck several states in the southern United States, resulting in numerous deaths and significant damage.
January 1, 2022 - New Year's Day: The world celebrated the arrival of 2022 with fireworks and festivities.
February 13, 2022 - Winter Olympics: The 2022 Winter Olympics began in Beijing, China, with athletes from around the world competing in various winter sports.
March 3, 2022 - Ukraine crisis: Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a new conflict in the region and leading to international condemnation and sanctions against Russia.
April 23, 2022 - Royal funeral in the UK: The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was held in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
May 7, 2022 - French presidential election: Emmanuel Macron was reelected as the President of France.
June 16, 2022 - G7 summit: The G7 leaders met in Munich, Germany to discuss global economic and political issues.
July 1, 2022 - Hong Kong handover anniversary: Hong Kong marked the 25th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule with protests and celebrations.
January 1, 2021 - The United Kingdom fully leaves the European Union after a Brexit transition period.
January 6, 2021 - Pro-Trump rioters storm the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.
January 20, 2021 - Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
February 1, 2021 - Myanmar's military seizes power in a coup, detaining the country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
April 6, 2021 - Jordanian authorities arrest several high-profile individuals, including a member of the royal family, for allegedly plotting a coup.
May 11, 2021 - Violence erupts between Israel and Hamas, leading to a conflict that lasts over 10 days.
June 14, 2021 - Joe Biden meets with Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland for their first summit as leaders of the United States and Russia.
July 11, 2021 - Protests break out in Cuba over food shortages and government handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 15, 2021 - The Taliban takes control of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US troops.
September 15, 2021 - A military coup takes place in Guinea, with the country's president Alpha Condé detained.
October 1, 2021 - China celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party.
November 3, 2021 - The United States holds midterm elections, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and one-third of the seats in the Senate up for grabs.
December 5, 2021 - Protests break out in Kazakhstan over rising fuel prices and government corruption.
December 22, 2021 - Russia sends troops to the border with Ukraine, raising concerns of a possible invasion.
December 31, 2021 - The World Health Organization declares the Omicron variant of COVID-19 a "variant of concern."
March 15, 1917 - Tsar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne, leading to the end of the Romanov dynasty and the beginning of the Russian Revolution.
October 25, 1917 - The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrow the Provisional Government and seize power in Russia.
November 11, 1918 - The Armistice of Compiègne is signed, ending World War I.
January 21, 1924 - Vladimir Lenin, the first leader of the Soviet Union, dies.
October 29, 1929 - The Wall Street Crash of 1929 occurs, leading to the beginning of the Great Depression.
January 30, 1933 - Adolf Hitler is appointed as Chancellor of Germany, marking the beginning of the Nazi regime.
September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland, leading to the outbreak of World War II.
August 6, 1945 - The United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, leading to the deaths of approximately 140,000 people.
August 15, 1945 - Japan announces its surrender, ending World War II.
October 4, 1957 - The Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, into orbit.
November 22, 1963 - US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
July 20, 1969 - The United States successfully lands astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission.
August 8, 1974 - US President Richard Nixon resigns from office due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
November 4, 1979 - Iranian militants seize the US embassy in Tehran, beginning the Iran hostage crisis.
November 9, 1989 - The Berlin Wall falls, leading to the reunification of Germany.
December 26, 1991 - The Soviet Union officially dissolves, leading to the end of the Cold War.
September 11, 2001 - Terrorist attacks occur in the United States, with hijackers crashing airplanes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people.
March 20, 2003 - The United States, with support from a coalition of other countries, invades Iraq, beginning the Iraq War.
January 20, 2009 - Barack Obama is inaugurated as the first African American president of the United States.
December 17, 2010 - A street vendor in Tunisia, Mohamed Bouazizi, sets himself on fire in protest against government corruption and oppression, igniting what becomes known as the Arab Spring.
May 2, 2011 - US special forces conduct a raid in Pakistan, killing Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda.
June 23, 2016 - The United Kingdom holds a referendum on whether to leave the European Union, with 52% voting in favor of Brexit.
January 27, 2017 - US President Donald Trump signs an executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries, sparking protests and legal challenges.
April 15, 2019 - A fire breaks out at the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, causing significant damage to the historic structure.
January 6, 2021 - Supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
June 28, 1914 - The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo sparks the beginning of World War I.
November 7, 1917 - The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, seize power in Russia in the October Revolution, leading to the establishment of the world's first Communist government.
June 28, 1919 - The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending World War I.
October 29, 1929 - Black Tuesday, the start of the Great Depression, occurs as the stock market crashes in the United States.
January 30, 1933 - Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany, leading to the rise of Nazi Germany and the onset of World War II.
September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland, beginning World War II.
December 7, 1941 - Japan attacks the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, leading to the United States entering World War II.
May 8, 1945 - Germany surrenders, officially ending World War II in Europe.
August 6, 1945 - The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, leading to the end of World War II.
October 1, 1949 - Mao Zedong declares the establishment of the People's Republic of China, leading to the beginning of Communist rule in China.
November 1, 1955 - The Vietnam War begins as the United States becomes involved in the conflict between North and South Vietnam.
October 14, 1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis begins as the United States and the Soviet Union come close to nuclear war over the placement of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
August 8, 1974 - US President Richard Nixon resigns from office in the wake of the Watergate scandal.
December 26, 1991 - The Soviet Union officially dissolves, leading to the end of the Cold War.
December 17, 2010 - A street vendor in Tunisia, Mohamed Bouazizi, sets himself on fire in protest against government corruption and oppression, igniting what becomes known as the Arab Spring.