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It is the deadliest American battle since the Vietnam War, killing 95 troops. November 18: Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. December 8: Union of South American Nations formed. December 26: Boxing Day Tsunami occurs in the Indian Ocean, leading to the deaths of 230,000.
The 21st century in the United States refers to the period in the United States from 2001 through 2100 in the Gregorian calendar. For articles on this period, see: History of the United States series: History of the United States (1991–2008) History of the United States (2008–present)
The 21st century is the current century in the Anno Domini or Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. It began on 1 January 2001 and will end on 31 December 2100 . It is the first century of the 3rd millennium .
Timelines of 21st-century military conflicts (12 C, 37 P) Pages in category "21st-century timelines" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
January 25, 2019 – The longest government shutdown in American history, which lasts from December 22, 2018 to January 25, 2019 (35 days), officially ends. January 30, 2019 – Large portions of the United States are hit with a polar vortex. The city of Chicago once again hit a record low: 27 degrees below zero.
Chester A. Arthur becomes the 21st president of the United States upon the assassination of President James Garfield on September 19, 1881 The portion of the Dakota Territory south of the 42nd parallel north and west of the Missouri River is annexed to the State of Nebraska , March 28, 1882
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Widespread mass protest became a distinct characteristic of the late 20th and early 21st century American civic engagement, with the rate of mass protests rising exponentially since the mid 2010s thanks in part to the sudden and widespread availability of smartphones as well as the social media revolution allowing instant and widespread ...