Historical Events
- Following several positive Covid-19 cases across franchises the BCCI announces the indefinite postponement of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament
- Malian woman Halima Cisse gives birth to nonuplets (nine babies) in Morocco, in only the third known case worldwide
Event of Interest
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador makes an historic apology to the Mayan people for abuses against them in the five centuries since the Spanish conquest [1]
Event of Interest
US President Joe Biden announces new goal of 160 million people, nearly of 70% of adults, vaccinated by July 4
Famous Deaths
- Alan McLoughlin, Irish soccer midfielder (42 caps Rep of Ireland; Swindon Town, Portsmouth), dies from cancer at 54
- Bertil Johansson, Swedish soccer striker (5 caps; IFK Göteborg 267 games) and manager (IFK Göteborg), dies at 86
- Margaret Forsyth, New Zealand netball goal attack (NZ 1979-87; World Cup gold 1979, 87) and coach (Waikato BOP Magic), dies from cancer at 59
- Ray Miller, American baseball manager (Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles), dies at 76
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About May 4, 2021
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
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#1 Song: Save Your Tears - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
#1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X