Historical Events
- Denmark approves plans for world's first energy island in the North Sea to provide power to 3 million Europeans
- First successful face and double hand transplant announced performed on 22 year-old Joe DiMeo in New York
- International Criminal Court convicts Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen of war crimes and crimes against humanity including forced pregnancy in legal first [1]
US Ends Support for Yemen War
US President Joe Biden announces an end to US support for the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen's civil war
Famous Deaths
- Gil Saunders, American soul singer (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes), dies of lung cancer at 68
- Jessie Smith, American session and touring vocalist (Ike & Tina Turner Revue; The Mirettes; Dr. John), dies at 79
- Nolan Porter, American R&B singer-songwriter ("Keep On Keeping On"), dies at 71
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About February 4, 2021
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo