Historical Events
- Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso declares 60-day state of emergency in response to a violent crime wave caused by power struggle between drug cartels
- Flash foods and heavy rain in northern Indian state of Uttarakhand and Nepal kill over 100 people after 328mm falls in 24 hrs [1]
Eternals
Marvel film "Eternals" directed by Chloé Zhao, starring an ensemble cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden and Angelina Jolie premieres in Los Angeles
Famous Deaths
- Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lankan cricket batsman (4 Tests; first SL Test captain; 12 ODIs; Bloomfield CC), dies at 68
Colin Powell (1937-2021)
American General and 1st Black US Secretary of State (2001-05), dies from complications of COVID-19, blood cancer, and Parkinson's disease at 84 [1]
- Edita Gruberová, Slovak operatic soprano, dies at 74
- Manuel Neri, American sculptor (life-size figurative sculptures), dies at 91
- Val Bisoglio, American actor (Lt Marsh-Police Woman, Danny-Quincy ME), dies at 95
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About October 18, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: Industry Baby - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
#1 Song: Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) - Elton John & Dua Lipa
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