Historical Events
Australian Open Women's Tennis
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Naomi Osaka of Japan wins her 4th major and second Australian title; beats American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3
- Bloodiest day of protests in Myanmar since its coup after security forces open fire, killing two people with 40 wounded in Mandalay
- Englishwoman Jasmine Harrison (21) becomes the youngest woman to row across an ocean arriving in Antigua as part of the Atlantic Challenge after 70 days, 3 hours, 48 minutes
- Joel Embiid records a double-double with a then-career high 50 points and 17 rebounds in an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls
Disaster in Texas
US President Joe Biden declares a major disaster in Texas as state struggles to cope with aftermath of a crippling winter storm
Famous Deaths
- Mauro Bellugi, Italian soccer defender (32 caps; Inter Milan, Bologna, Napoli), dies from COVID-19 at 71
- Paolo Castaldi, Italian composer and essay writer, dies at 90
- Stan Williams, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1960²; World Series 1959, 1990 [coach: Cincinnati Reds]; NY Yankees, LA Dodgers), dies from cardio-pulmonary illness at 84
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About February 20, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
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#1 Song: Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
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