Historical Events
- At least 82 COVID-19 patients die in a fire at Ibn Khatib hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, with 100 more injured
Event of Interest
Joe Biden becomes the first US President to officially recognize killing of Armenians in the Ottoman empire during WWII as 'genocide'
Famous Deaths
- Christa Ludwig, German soprano (Vienna State Opera, 1955-94; Metropolitan Opera, 1959-93), dies at 93
- John T. Ward Jr., American racehorse trainer (Kentucky Derby 2001 Monarchos; Breeders' Cup Distaff 1999 Beautiful Pleasure), dies at 75
- Sarolta Monspart, Hungarian orienteering competitor (first non-Scandinavian female to win World C'ship 1972; 14 x national titles), dies at 76
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About April 24, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
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