Historical Events
- Global COVID-19 death toll of recorded cases passes 5 million as the Delta variant continues to surge around the world [1]
Music Concert
Rock singer David Lee Roth announces his retirement will follow a five-concert residency in Las Vegas in January 2022
- US COVID-19 death toll passes 700,000, with daily deaths averaging 1,900 a day [1]
Famous Deaths
- Earle Wells, New Zealand sailor (Olympic gold Flying Dutchman 1964), dies at 87
- Fred Hill, English soccer forward (2 caps; Bolton Wanderers 375 games), dies at 81
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About October 1, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stay - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Shivers - Ed Sheeran
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