What happened on Sunday March 21, 2021?

Here's what happened on March 21, 2021:

• Nationwide Protests Against Anti-Asian Violence in the United States Following the tragic Atlanta mass shooting that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, massive crowds rallied at the Georgia state capitol and across the United States to protest rising anti-Asian violence and racism.
• Nationwide Protests Against Anti-Asian Violence in the United States Following the tragic Atlanta mass shooting that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, massive crowds rallied at the Georgia state capitol and across the United States to protest rising anti-Asian violence and racism.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Escalates in Eastern Europe The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge in Eastern Europe, with Rajasthan imposing city-wide curfews, Bulgaria exceeding 300,000 total cases, and Romania reporting record ICU patient numbers, signaling a critical phase of the pandemic.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Escalates in Eastern Europe The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge in Eastern Europe, with Rajasthan imposing city-wide curfews, Bulgaria exceeding 300,000 total cases, and Romania reporting record ICU patient numbers, signaling a critical phase of the pandemic.
• U.S. Defense Secretary's Unannounced Afghanistan Visit U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a strategic, unannounced visit to Afghanistan, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement ahead of the critical May 1 troop withdrawal deadline, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. military involvement in the region.
• U.S. Defense Secretary's Unannounced Afghanistan Visit U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a strategic, unannounced visit to Afghanistan, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement ahead of the critical May 1 troop withdrawal deadline, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. military involvement in the region.
• India Confronts Potential COVID-19 Resurgence India recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 infections in nearly four months, prompting health officials to implement mandatory testing in crowded areas and develop strategies to mitigate the potential new wave of infections.
• India Confronts Potential COVID-19 Resurgence India recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 infections in nearly four months, prompting health officials to implement mandatory testing in crowded areas and develop strategies to mitigate the potential new wave of infections.
• Syrian Government and Russian Airstrike on Civilian Infrastructure A devastating airstrike by Syrian government forces killed seven civilians and wounded 16 others in Atareb, Aleppo Governorate. Russian jets simultaneously conducted strikes on gas facilities in Sarmada and Qah in Idlib Governorate, using surface-to-surface missiles, further escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Syrian Government and Russian Airstrike on Civilian Infrastructure A devastating airstrike by Syrian government forces killed seven civilians and wounded 16 others in Atareb, Aleppo Governorate. Russian jets simultaneously conducted strikes on gas facilities in Sarmada and Qah in Idlib Governorate, using surface-to-surface missiles, further escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
• ISIL-Linked Militants Massacre in Niger In a brutal series of coordinated attacks, suspected ISIL-affiliated militants killed 22 people across three villages in the Tahoua Region of Niger, highlighting the ongoing terrorist threat in the Sahel region.
• ISIL-Linked Militants Massacre in Niger In a brutal series of coordinated attacks, suspected ISIL-affiliated militants killed 22 people across three villages in the Tahoua Region of Niger, highlighting the ongoing terrorist threat in the Sahel region.
• Turkish Lira Crashes After Central Bank Governor's Dismissal The Turkish financial markets experienced significant turbulence when President Erdoğan unexpectedly fired Central Bank Governor Naci Ağbal and replaced him with ally Şahap Kavcıoğlu, causing the Turkish lira to plummet by 15% and raising concerns about economic stability.
• Turkish Lira Crashes After Central Bank Governor's Dismissal The Turkish financial markets experienced significant turbulence when President Erdoğan unexpectedly fired Central Bank Governor Naci Ağbal and replaced him with ally Şahap Kavcıoğlu, causing the Turkish lira to plummet by 15% and raising concerns about economic stability.
• Miami Beach Implements Emergency Measures During Spring Break Miami Beach declared a state of emergency, instituted an 8 p.m. curfew, and closed entertainment district roads due to large crowds and ongoing COVID-19 transmission risks during the spring break period.
• Miami Beach Implements Emergency Measures During Spring Break Miami Beach declared a state of emergency, instituted an 8 p.m. curfew, and closed entertainment district roads due to large crowds and ongoing COVID-19 transmission risks during the spring break period.
• Republican Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana Congressional Special Election Republican candidate Julia Letlow secured a decisive victory in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District special election, winning more than 50% of the vote and adding to the Republican Party's congressional representation.
• Republican Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana Congressional Special Election Republican candidate Julia Letlow secured a decisive victory in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District special election, winning more than 50% of the vote and adding to the Republican Party's congressional representation.

Events in 2021

March 21, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 21, 2021 was a Sunday and it was the 80th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 2021 can also be written as 3/21/2021 in the US and as 21/3/2021 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 2021 in March 2021 calendar

Famous people died on March 21, 2021:

• Nawal El Saadawi

  Prominent Egyptian feminist, writer, physician, and activist who was a leading voice for women's rights in the Arab world.

• Adam Zagajewski
• Antonio De Salvo

Famous people who died in 2021

Famous people who died on March 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 21, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 21, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 03:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 2021.

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 2021

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Someone born on March 21, 2021 is:

4 years 1 month old,

or 49 months and 14 days old,

or 215 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1506 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 2021?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 21, 2021.

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