Historical eventMarch 232021

2021 Suez Canal obstruction

A container ship ran aground and obstructed the Suez Canal for six days.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Tuesday, March 23 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2021.

What happened

A container ship ran aground and obstructed the Suez Canal for six days.

March 23 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 2010Affordable Care Act
  3. 2014World Health Organization
  4. 2018President of Peru
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  6. 2019Kazakhstan
  7. 2020Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  8. 20212021 Suez Canal obstruction
  9. 2025Gaza war
  10. 2025Israel Defense Forces
  11. 20262026 Colombian Air Force Lockheed C-130 crash

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When did 2021 Suez Canal obstruction happen?

March 23 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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