US President Joe Biden said it was "a new day in America" as he prepared to become the 46th head of the United States at an inauguration ceremony in Washington.
Kamala Harris too created history as the first ever woman vice president of the country. Here are photos from the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol.
The US Capitol ahead of the 59th Presidential inauguration.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stop to talk with the media as they walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonieS.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden arrive at the East Front of the US Capitol ahead of Biden’s inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington.
Washington: Teri McClain, of Seattle, poses near the Capitol Building ahead of President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration ceremony.
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington .
Washington: Former President Barack Obama greets Vice President-elect Kamala Harris ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Former President George W Bush and his wife Laura arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington.
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Alex Tuch scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury earned his NHL-leading fourth shutout in his return from a rare night off to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 4-0 on Saturday. Mark Stone and Reilly Smith also scored. Tuch and Fleury did the rest of the damage as the Golden Knights swept the back-to-back in San Jose and extended their winning streak to six games.
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