Historical Events
- At least 25,000 extra people across 11 countries have died during COVID-19 pandemic that were not previously counted according to new mortality figures
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock and UK government come under criticism for lack of personal protective equipment and testing for COVID-19 (despite pledge to test 100,000 a day only 19,000 done April 20th)
- Mexico says it is entering stage three of its COVID-19 outbreak, with rapid spread and hospitalizations from 8,772 infections and 712 deaths
Event of Interest
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces $26 billion aid package and plans for gradual reopening of economy as cases reach 3,465 with 58 deaths
Event of Interest
US President Donald Trump announces new 60-day ban on most green cards for the US
Famous Deaths
- Florian Schneider, German musician (Kraftwerk), dies of cancer at 73
- Milt Sunde, American NFL guard (Pro Bowl 1966; NFL Champion 1969; Minnesota Vikings), dies from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease at 78
- Teruyuki Okazaki, Japanese karate master (10th degree black belt Shotokan Karate; founder International Shotokan Karate Federation), dies from COVID-19 at 88
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About April 21, 2020
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
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