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Events in May 2021 8
1929 – 2021Eric Carle (1929-2021)Died 23 May 2021, aged 91American author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has sold more than fifty million copies.
20212021 World Snooker ChampionshipMark Selby Title 4Winner: Mark Selby; Runner-up: Shaun Murphy. Score: 18–15.
2021Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of FameSelected as an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in May 2021 — a decade after his death, his standing as a foundational figure in American popular music continued to grow.
2021United States begins its withdrawal from AfghanistanA twenty-year war brought to a closeThe United States began withdrawing its remaining forces from Afghanistan on 1 May 2021, ending the longest war in American history.
2021Colonial Pipeline shut down by ransomwareFuel shortages across the American east coastA ransomware attack forced Colonial Pipeline to shut its fuel network on 7 May 2021, causing shortages and panic buying across the eastern United States and drawing attention to critical infrastructure security.
2021Israel and Hamas fight an eleven-day war in GazaSome 260 killed before an Egyptian-brokered ceasefireFighting broke out between Israel and Hamas on 10 May 2021 following clashes in Jerusalem, lasting eleven days and killing around 260 people before Egypt brokered a ceasefire.
2021Måneskin Eurovision WinZitti e BuoniThe rock band that brought Italy back to the top of the global music charts after winning Eurovision.
2021Steps down as Real Madrid coachZidane departs the club for a second timeOn 27 May 2021, Zidane announced he was leaving Real Madrid for a second time, concluding his second spell as head coach after failing to win the Champions League in that stint and finishing runner-up in La Liga. Across both spells he won 11 trophies, including three Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles, and two Club World Cups. His departure left open speculation about a future return to management or a role with the French national team.