Historical Events
- Ocean life is being drowned out by human noise, especially shipping, construction, sonar and seismic surveys according to new research [1]
Famous Deaths
- Alan Scott, American lyricist (Candid Camera theme), writer, TV host (Spin the Picture), and actor, dies at 98
- Charlie Krueger, American College Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle (Texas A&M; Pro Bowl 1960, 64; San Francisco 49ers), dies from heart and kidney failure at 84
Christopher Plummer (1929-2021)
Canadian Emmy, Tony, and Oscar winning actor (Sound of Music; Cyrano; Beginners), dies at 91 [1]
- John Pullin, English rugby union hooker (42 caps; British Lions 7 caps; Bristol RFC), dies at 79
- Joseph Benz, Swiss bobsledder (Olympic gold 2-man 1980; World C'ship gold 4-man 1975; 2-man 1978, 79), dies from COVID-19 at 76
- Julio Canani, Peruvian thoroughbred horse racing trainer (Breeders' Cup Mile 1999, 2001; Juvenile Fillies 2004), dies at 82
Leon Spinks (1953-2021)
American boxer (WBC, WBA heavyweight champion 1978; Olympic gold light heavyweight 1976), dies from prostate cancer at 67
- Sam Gannon, Australian cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 11 wickets; Western Australia; Chairman WACA), dies at 73
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About February 5, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
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