Current Events 2021
Gamestop
Company whose stocks rose sharply in value due to a stock market "squeeze."
SpaceXStarship
First passenger flight into space
Facebook and Twitter and Youtube
Name a social media platform that banned a sitting president.
skateboarding
New Olympic sport in Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles
Olympic gymnast who struggled with mental health at the Tokyo Olympics.
Jeff Bezos
Owner of Amazon who went to space
Sunisa Lee
Simone Biles was expected to win Olympic Gold as the All-Around gymnast. Who did win it?
Prince Harry
What British Royal moved away from the royal family?
Andrew Cuomo
What NY governor was forced to resign in 2021
Afghanistan
What country did the US military leave in 2021
Suez Canal
What critical waterway was blocked in 2021, delaying shipments of goods for many weeks?
marijuana
What formerly illegal substance was decriminalized in several states in 2021
mosquito
What genetically modified insect was introduced in 2021?
The federal holiday to recognize when African American slaves were declared free.
What is Juneteenth?
January 6, 2021
What is the date that people stormed the US Capitol?
Prince George
What is the name of British Royal Prince William's oldest child
Lilibet
What is the name of the newest baby born to Harry and Meghan?
Moulin Rouge
What musical won the 2021 Tony Award for best show?
Juneteenth
What new federal holiday was declared on June 19th?
Colonial Gas line
What resource was hacked in 2021 that created a great disruption to service.
TikTok
What social media platform became the most popular in 2021?
Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
What two bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect?
YouTube and Twitter
What two social media platforms suspended Donald Trump?
Fortnite
What very popular videogame did Apple ban in 2021?
"Fight For You"
What was the 2021 Oscar for Best Song?
contesting election results
What was the motivation behind the Capitol crisis on January 6th
Soul
What won the 2021 Oscar for Best Animated Film?
Summer of 2021
When did the Tokyo 2020 games happen?
Prince Philip
Which British Royal passed away in 2021?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Who are the 2021 Superbowl Champs?
Elon Musk
Who is Time's 2021 Person of the Year
John Roberts
Who is the Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Kathy Hochul
Who is the current NY governor?
Brian Benjamin
Who is the current NY lieutenant governor?
Amy Coney Barrett
Who is the newest member of the US Supreme Court?
Prince Charles
Who will succeed Queen Elizabeth II?
Milwaukee Bucks
Who won the 2021 NBA Championship?
Anthony Hopkins
Who won the 2021 Oscar for Best Actor?
Frances McDormand
Who won the Oscar for best actress in 2021
Nomadland
2021 Oscar for best picture
Atlanta Braves
2021 World Series Champs
Meghan Markle
To whom is Prince Harry married?
Princess Kate
To whom is Prince William married?
Kamala Harris
US Vice President
Joe Biden
US president
