2021

What Was Happening in 2021

The world reopened. Vaccines arrived, supply chains broke, and the metaverse became real.

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Number 1 Songs in 2021 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"drivers license"

Olivia Rodrigo

A heartbreak ballad that dominated charts globally and launched a teenager to superstardom. Rodrigo's debut album Sour became the best-selling debut by a female artist in a decade.

US #1

"drivers license"

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo's debut single became a worldwide phenomenon, breaking streaming records. The song's viral success and drama with fellow artists captivated TikTok.

Biggest Films of 2021 — Box Office Hits

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Box Office: $1.9 billion

The multiverse spectacle became the 6th highest-grossing film of all time. The return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield broke the internet. It was a pandemic-era blockbuster that proved superhero films still dominated.

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What Was Happening — A journey through the years