Historical Events
- Americans Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad go 1-2 in women's 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics; McLaughlin sets WR 51.46s
- Global known COVID-19 caseload passes 200 million, with the death toll at 4.2 million according to Johns Hopkins
- Largest wildfire in California so far in 2021, the Dixie Fire at 320,000 acres, destroys the gold rush town of Greenville [1]
- Mediterranean region evolving into a "wildfire hotspot" according to authorities, amidst extreme temperatures with Greece experiencing one of its worst heatwaves in 40 years [1]
Famous Deaths
- David Haddon Whitaker, British publisher (Whitaker's Almanack; Bookseller), and proponent of Standard Book Numbering (SBN) system, dies at 90
- Graham McRae, New Zealand auto racer (Tasman Formula 5000 Series 1971, 72, 73; L&M Continental 5000 C'ship 1972), dies at 81
- J.R. Richard, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1980; NL ERA leader 1979; NL strikeout leader 1978, 79; Houston Astros), dies at 71 [1]
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About August 4, 2021
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Butter - BTS
#1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran