What Happened on September 15, 2021

Historical Events

Event of Interest

SpaceX launches the first all-civilian spaceflight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, for three-day orbit around Earth [1]

Sports History

US gymnasts, including Simone Biles, testify against former team doctor Larry Nassar at a Senate Committee hearing, criticizing a system that allowed it to happen

  • US, UK and Australia announce trilateral security partnership Aukus, to counteract influence of China, including helping Australia build nuclear-powered submarines [1]
2021 History

Famous Deaths

  • Lou Angotti, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Chicago Black Hawks) and coach (St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins), dies at 83

About September 15, 2021

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Way 2 Sexy - Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug
  • UK #1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran