What Happened on December 15, 2021

Historical Events

Springsteen Sells Back Catalogue

Bruce Springsteen sells his music back catalogue to Sony Music Entertainment for an estimated $500 million, in possibly the biggest deal ever for a single artist [1]

COVID-19 Omicron variant called "probably the most significant threat" of the pandemic by head of UK Health Security Agency, warning of "staggering" growth in next few days [1]

Harry Reid Airport

Las Vegas' McCarran Airport officially changes name to Harry Reid International Airport

Events in 2021

Famous Deaths

Bell Hooks [Gloria Jean Watkins], American author, feminist, educator, and social activist, dies of kidney failure at 69
Bridget Hanley, American actress (Here Come the Brides - "Candy Pruitt"), dies of Alzheimer's disease complications at 80
Francisco Kroepfl, Argentinian composer, dies at 90
Hans Küppers, German soccer midfielder (7 caps, West Germany; TSV 1860 Munich, 1. FC Nürnberg), dies at 82
Len Hauss, American football center (5 x Pro Bowl; Washington Redskins), dies at 79
Wanda Young, American pop singer (The Marvelettes - "Please Mr. Postman"; “Don’t Mess With Bill"), dies of heart disease at 78

Died in 2021 2021 Highlights