2021-2029 (2097)

The following is a timeline for the events of 2021-2029 in the timeline 2097.

The 2020s were marked by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the early years of the decade, as well as rising unrest in several countries, leading to civil wars and issues in nations such as the United States of America. The decade also saw the beginning of devastating effects of global warming that would continue into the 2030s. However, the 2020s also saw a rise in progressivism and social equality in several nations worldwide, as well as a resurgence of space exploration.

2021
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 * May 14th - The United States of America vaccinates 50% of its population against COVID-19.
 * May 18th - The Eurovision Song Contest 2021 is held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, after cancellation of the 2020 contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic, albeit with masks and social distancing.
 * June 29th - The United States begins repealing social distancing and masking mandates as the country has less than 10,000 daily infections of COVID-19.
 * July 9th - Black Widow, the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is released.
 * July 23rd - Japan holds the 2020 Summer Olympics, amid multiple restrictions for COVID-19.
 * August 28th - Rioting occurs across India in outrage over the government's response to COVID-19, the second wave of which killed millions of Indians.
 * September 11th - The United States completes the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. In New York City, the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks recognized with a mass memorial event, one of the first major events in the country not to feature masking and social distancing.
 * September 25th - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is released, making it the 25th film in the MCU.
 * November 5th - Eternals, the 26th MCU film, is released in theaters. Marvel Studios also announces the cancellation of Black Panther II.
 * December 7th - Series 13 of Doctor Who begins. Jodie Whittaker announces that series 14 will be her last as the Doctor.
 * December 28th - Multiple supporters of Donald Trump attack a group of Black Lives Matter protestors with cars, killing 16. The attack was condemned by President Joe Biden

2022

 * January 5th - Several rebel groups in India, still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, attack several cities.
 * February 28th - The states of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, secede from India, sparking a brief military conflict. The states return, but conflict in India rises.
 * September 15th - A QAnon supporter is caught attempting to shoot President Biden at one of his events in Georgia.
 * November 4th - Democrats retain control of the Senate and the House in the US midterm elections.
 * December 18th - Pfizer releases an updated version of their revolutionary COVID-19 vaccine, designed to eliminate viral spread and protect against variants.
 * December 30th - Jodie Whittaker is replaced by Martin Freeman as the 14th Doctor, bringing more popularity to the show and establishing it as one of the most popular shows of the decade.

2023

 * January 10th - China begins moving ships through Taiwanese waters. President Joe Biden places sanctions on China, but otherwise waits to see if the situation will develop further.
 * January 30th - US troops are stationed near Taiwan, escalating tensions.
 * April 28th - A mass school shooting in New Jersey kills 78, making it the deadliest school shooting of all time.
 * May 1st - Joe Biden meets with President Xi Jinping of China to discuss de-escalating the situation in Taiwan. China agrees to stand down its troops and stop using Taiwanese water and airspace, although, privately, Jinping begins considering a full-scale invasion and making plans for one.
 * June 25th - A bombing in Times Square kills 30, and is found to be done by an alt-right group.
 * September 15th - The East African Federation is officially established and adopts a new constitution.
 * September 19th - A major hurricane decimates several cities in Puerto Rico, leading to an increased opinion of statehood.
 * November 23rd - Peter Davison, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker all return for series 15 of Doctor Who, with the latter three returning in the 60th anniversary special "The Four Doctors". Sylvester McCoy also makes a surprise appearance on the spin-off show UNIT.

2024

 * January 27th - A civil war erupts in Chad over the legitimacy of the President. President Biden announces support for those fighting against the President.
 * April 14th - Suffering from the effects of COVID-19, India reenters a recession, and the government partly collapses, leading to the secession of two states, beginning the Indian Civil War. India's allies send troops to assist in the war.
 * May 8th - Following a national referendum, the Faroe Islands become independent of the Kingdom of Denmark.
 * September 15th - The Indian government, suffering from the war, agrees to the independence of several states. India remains troubled by infighting and other issues.
 * October 27th - As part of the Artemis missions, a manned moon landing is accomplished for the first time in over 50 years.


 * November 5th - Joe Biden is elected to a second term as president, defeating Donald Trump. Democrats also retain control of the Senate.
 * November 6th - The states of Alabama, Montana, Mississippi, Florida, and Arkansas announce that they will not recognize Biden as the President.

2025

 * January 20th - US troops are sent to fight against local militias refusing Biden's presidency.
 * July 27th - Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 98. Her son, Charles III, takes over as monarch.
 * February 21st - The governors of the previously mentioned states are removed from office.
 * May 11th - Puerto Rico is made the 51st state, adding a new state to the United States for the first time since 1959.
 * September 15th - The Israeli army attacks several Palestinian worshippers in the West Bank region of Israel. Several Palestinian militias defend parts of the area, protecting them from the Israeli soldiers. The Israeli government orders a full-scale invasion of the West Bank.
 * September 16th - Biden announces that while he supports the Israeli government, he will condemn the invasion and mistreatment of Palestinian worshippers.
 * September 17th - The Israeli government announces that it will continue the invasion and that they disapprove of President Biden's comments.
 * September 18th - December 15th - Occupation of West Bank continues, as does fighting.

2026

 * January 19th- January 20th - Several right-wing groups online begin to decline referring to President Biden as the president, instead claiming that Donald Trump is the legitimate President.
 * February 25th - A live performance of songs from High School Musical by the original cast for the movie 20th anniversary becomes the top selling album in the country.
 * April 30th - President Biden, breaking policy, requests that Israel remove their forces from Gaza. The Prime Minister agrees to put his invasion on hold and agrees to peace talks between Israel and Palestine.
 * June 5th - A group of gunmen charge into the Capitol Building and begin shooting, killing 5 staff members, 2 tourists, and 1 representative.
 * June 6th - President Biden condemns the attacks and calls for an investigation of the attackers. He refers to it as a "terrible tragedy, and senseless violence" which has "no place in our nation." He officially declares the group, and several others, such as the Proud Boys, and neo-Confederate groups, terrorists, sparking outrage among the right.
 * June 28th - Far-right protestors march into several liberal-leaning towns throughout the Northeast, many in groups of over 100 and with weapons. They park trucks on the main streets and march trough the towns, armed, often coming into confrontation with the police. Several governors deploy their state's National Guard to restore order.
 * June 29th - Although most towns have been cleared of the protestors after the events of "The Sunday Rebellion" as most far-righters call it, two towns remain in which the presence and power of protestors is so great they continue to be occupied throughout the night. They claim that they are "taking back their freedoms from the Communist regime in power".
 * June 30th - The last protestors are cleared from the towns.
 * August 26th - A major strike in France leads to the President declaring a state of emergency.
 * December 5th - An article in The New York Times examines the state of the country of Romania, determining that it its quickly reducing corruption and poverty, while increasing environmentalism, infrastructure, and improving its economy, affirming its position as the fastest growing country in Eastern Europe.

2027

 * January 26th - The Myanmar Civil War ends as all remaining protestors are arrested and imprisoned. NATO announces it will continue not to recognize the new government, while Russia and China announce that they will.
 * April 19th - Kamala Harris announces that she plans to run for president in 2028.
 * July 27th - Another manned moon landing occurs, this time the plans for a permanent base are implemented, with a small tent/habitation building being erected.
 * September 21st - A major drought devastates central Asia and northern China.
 * October 8th - Ron DeSantis announces he will run for president in 2028.