Historical Events
- Canada registers more new daily COVID-19 cases than the US for the first time as infections surge in Ontario [1]
COVID-19 Pandemic
Funeral of Prince Philip, consort to Queen Elizabeth II, held under COVID-19 restrictions at Windsor Palace, England
- Global COVID-19 death toll passes three million (Johns Hopkins University figures)
- San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau ties Gordie Howe's NHL record for most regular season games played at 1,767
Famous Deaths
- Fred Arbanas, American football tight end (All-AFL 1962–67; Super Bowl 1970; Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs), dies at 82
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About April 17, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
#1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X
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