What Happened on August 31, 2021

Historical Events

Appointment of Interest

36-year old Cristiano Ronaldo is confirmed as a Manchester United player for a second time when his transfer from Juventus is ratified; Ronaldo left United in 2009 to join Real Madrid

Famous Deaths

Francesco Morini, Italian soccer defender (11 caps; Sampdoria, Juventus), dies at 77
Michael Constantine [Ioannides], American actor (Room 222 - "Mr. Kaufman"; Don't Drink The Water; My Big Fat Greek Wedding), dies at 94
Sister Bernard Ncube (née Neikie Zellie Ncube), South African religious sister, anti-apartheid activist, and politician (Member of National Assembly, 1994-2002), dies at 77

Died in 2021 2021 Highlights