What was the most significant event in the US during 2021?

2021 was a year marked by significant events in the United States. Among these events, the storming of the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021 stands out as one of the most significant.

The riot took place during the certification of the electoral college votes, which confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. The rioters, many of whom were supporters of then-president Donald Trump, breached the Capitol building and disrupted the proceedings. The event resulted in the deaths of five people, including a Capitol Police officer, and more than 140 police officers were injured.

The storming of the Capitol was a major event in US history, marking the first time the building had been breached since the British invasion during the War of 1812. The event sparked a political and social uproar, leading to the impeachment of Donald Trump for his role in inciting the insurrection. It also raised concerns about the state of democracy in the US and the potential for political violence.