26 Things That Happened Exactly Four Years Ago That Aren't Related To January 6 And Kind Of Blowing My Mind

Because it's always January 6 this January 6 that.

It's kind of hard to believe, but it's already been four years since the insurrection.

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Because we're always talking about Jan. 6, let's look at some other things that happened that same month.

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1. Four years ago, in January 2021, Ben Affleck was still dating Ana de Armas. They eventually broke up later that month.

Ben and Ana stand on a balcony. Ben, on the left is in a top, and Ana, on the right is in a textured sweater and jeans, with her  hair in a bun

2. Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman also split in January 2021 after 18 months of marriage.

3. And one day before the insurrection, Page Six reported Kim and Kanye were getting a divorce.

Kim in bright, stylish outerwear and large earrings outside a building, accompanied by Kanye in a hooded jacket and sunglasses

4. In January 2021, JoJo Siwa came out of the closet.

JoJo smiling on the red carpet wearing a tulle dress with a deep V neckline at an awards event

5. Trump was banned from Twitter.

Phone displaying Twitter logo with background text about the permanent suspension of Trump's account on Twitter

6. And the Bernie Sanders mitten meme was born.

A mural depicts a Sanders sitting with crossed legs, wearing a mask, mittens, and a winter coat. An artist is working on the mural

7. Four days after the insurrection, the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That..., was announced.

8. The GameStop stock was at an all-time high.

GameStop storefront with blurred pedestrians walking by, shelves visible inside through the glass doors

9. Dua Lipa's "Levitating" was a big hit.

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10. And people were still doing that damn "Blinding Lights" TikTok dance.

11. In January 2021, "Bean Dad" was very much a thing.

An open can of baked beans with a pull tab against a plain background

12. Wonder Woman 1984 was the biggest movie of the month.

Framed "Wonder Woman 1984" movie poster featuring superhero in dynamic pose with bold costume detail

13. And Ariana Grande was a judge on The Voice.

Person posing on a TV show set in a fringe outfit, sitting in a red and silver chair with a button

14. Four years ago, there were no award shows in January because of COVID.

Golden Globe award on a dining table with sushi and drinks at an elegant event setting

15. The 2021 Olympic games in Tokyo were still up in the air after being rescheduled.

Arm with a tattoo of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo and symbols

16. And Coachella announced it was canceled for a second year in a row.

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17. Most people were still wearing face masks regularly, in general.

Three women wearing masks and winter clothing walk outside, appearing engaged in conversation

18. You may have forgotten that in January 2021, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock both won their senate races.

Two people in masks do an elbow bump in front of two American flags during an outdoor event. One wears a vest and the other a dress shirt

19. Trump was impeached for a second time.

Person in a suit stands outdoors with American flags in the background

20. And Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene assumed office for the first time.

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21. Four years ago, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles were spotted holding hands.

Three people pose on the red carpet. The woman on the left wears an elegant gown, the woman in the middle wears a black dress, and the man wears a suit

22. Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were still together.

A man in a patterned jacket and a woman in a fitted jumpsuit, both wearing masks, walk on a red carpet with security

23. And Jennifer Lopez was very much still with Alex Rodriguez.

Two people, in elegant attire, share a kiss. The woman has a fashionable ponytail and wears large earrings. The event seems formal

24. Four years ago, in January 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem at Biden's inauguration.

A celebrity performs at an event, wearing an elegant ensemble with a voluminous skirt and stylish gloves, holding a microphone

25. Jennifer Lopez performed there, too.

A performer in a white outfit sings at an outdoor event. Distinguished guests are seated behind her on a stage

26. And lastly, Joe Biden was eventually sworn in as president.

A group stands at a formal ceremony in front of the U.S. Capitol building, with one man raising his hand for an oath. Others wear formal winter attire