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A US National Reconnaissance Office mission launched on a reused SpaceX booster for the first time.
The FDA authorized the first breathalyzer test that detects COVID-19.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for hosting a party during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter, amounting to $2.9 billion.
The International Criminal Court opened its first office in Venezuela following allegations of torture and killings by the country's security forces.
During the Oscar's ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock following a joke directed towards Will's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced they would relax their COVID mandates for some of the workforce.
Dolly Parton attempted to refuse a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
The Batman, featuring lead actor Robert Pattinson, hit the box office in 4,217 locations in North America.
US President Joe Biden announced that Americans no longer needed to wear masks against COVID-19, following guidance released by the CDC.
The UN released a report warning that 14% of Earth's species face a very high risk of extinction.
Russia began to invade Ukraine, and was described by President Putin as a 'special military operation.'
In a televised statement, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, announced that he would conduct a 'special military operation' against Ukraine.
Dubai's stunning Museum of the Future officially opened with a light show performance for its visitors.
Russia declared the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic as independent states.
USA's men's hockey team beat Canada's for the first time in 12 years.
Koalas were listed as endangered for the first time in Australian history.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ferried a US National Reconnaissance Office payload into orbit.
Tesla recalled 54,000 of their Model S Sedans, Model 3 Sedans, Model Y SUVs, and X SUVs due to a software malfunction on their 'Full Self Driving' feature.
Microsoft announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Hunga Tonga, a volcano in Tonga, erupted, which triggered tsunami warnings from the US and Chile to Japan and Australia.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hosting an illegal party during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
Maya Angelou became the first African American woman featured on a US quarter.
The 79th Annual Golden Globes awards occurred privately, and results were shared on the Golden Globes social media.
A 57-year-old man received the first transplanted heart from a genetically modified pig.
Blackberry phones officially ended their service after a year-long transition to a software-based business model.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope began the multi-day process of unfurling its sunshield.
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the Guiana Space Center.
Over 30 civilians were massacred by Myanmar's military in Mo So village.
Scientists discovered the world's first 'true' millipede in Western Australia.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' premiered in Los Angeles. It starred Tom Holland, Toby Maguire, and Andrew Garfield.
Over 40 camels were disqualified from the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival's beauty pageant.
The crew aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving.
An LA judge ruled to end Britney Spears' conservatorship, giving her control of her life after 14 years.
Paul Rudd was named People Magazine's 2021 Sexiest Man Alive.
A pair of Michael Jordan's 1984 Nike Air Ships broke the record for the highest-selling sneakers at auction.
Alec Baldwin accidentally used a live firearm during a movie rehearsal, during which he shot and killed a cinematographer.
The Russian Soyuz MS-18 spaceflight landed in the Kazakh Steppe, Kazakhstan.
A Russian actress and a film director were launched into space to create the world's first film in orbit.
Two wild boars attacked Shakira in Barcelona while she was in a park, during which they took her bag of personal items.
El Salvador established Bitcoin as legal tender.
Dennis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Legendary soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's record for the most international goals.
The last American military evacuation plane left Kabul, ending the brutal 20-year-long War in Afghanistan.
Nicki Minaj's Super Freaky Girl debuted at number one on Billboard's Hot 100.
Supergiant Games released their most ambitious game to date, Hades, on PC, Switch, and macOS.
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi officially announced his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Platform diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal in men's synchronized diving, 13 years after his first Olympic games.
The world's fastest train, a maglev bullet train with speeds of 373 mph (600 km/h), debuted in China.
Italy won their second EUFA Euro soccer title after defeating England in penalty shootouts.
