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Camden County Commissioners unveil Statue of boxing champion Jersey Joe Walcott at Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, New Jersey
- NASA probe Lucy launched on mission to fly-by eight Trojan asteroids circling the sun [1]
Famous Deaths
- Jean Rochon, Quebec politician, dies at 83
- Leo Boivin, Canadian Hockey HOF defenceman (Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (St. Louis Blues), dies at 89
- Pat Studstill, American football wide receiver (Pro Bowl 1965, 66; NFL receiving yards leader, record 99-yard TD reception [tied] 1966; Detroit Lions, LA Rams), dies at 83
- Ron Tutt, American session and touring drummer (Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris; Jerry Garcia; Neil Diamond), dies at 83
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About October 16, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: Stay - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) - Elton John & Dua Lipa
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