The University of North Carolina opened, becoming the first US public state university.
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Winter Storm Uri caused blackouts and killed 82 people in Texas & northern Mexico.
After a near collision with another aircraft at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was almost killed.
The world-famous British boy band, Take That, announced their breakup.
Drake released his fourth mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late.'
Jesse James performed his first daylight armed robbery in the US.