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Events on Friday 1 January 2021 7
20212021: Max VerstappenRed BullDutch driver Verstappen won his first title in one of the most controversial finishes in F1 history, overtaking Hamilton on the final lap of the final race in Abu Dhabi after a disputed Safety Car restart.
2021Cosmic Nature at the New York Botanical GardenHer exhibition Cosmic Nature at the New York Botanical Garden brought her immersive installations outdoors, with giant polka-dotted pumpkins and flowers set among the gardens. The Tate Modern in London also opened a permanent display of two of her Infinity Mirror Rooms.
2021Dr. Brain on Apple TV+Starred in Dr. Brain, Apple TV+'s first Korean-language original series, earning a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor at the International Emmy Awards.
2021InvincibleVoiced Thaedus in the Prime Video animated series Invincible, one of his final roles.
2021Rememberings MemoirPublished her memoir Rememberings, which received broad critical praise for its candour and wit.
2021Second Rock Hall Induction and Tina DocumentaryInducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time as a solo artist. The HBO documentary Tina, a deeply personal portrait of her life, was also released.
2021 – 2023The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin ZephaniahPublished his autobiography The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah, reflecting on his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming one of Britain's most beloved poets.