Historical Events
- France recalls its ambassadors to the US and Australia, describing their new Aukus pact and the cancellation of a major military contract as a 'stab in the back'
- Netflix drama "Squid Game" premieres created by Hwang Dong-hyuk
Famous Deaths
Abdelaziz Bouteflika (1937-2021)
Algerian politician, President of Algeria (1999-2019), dies of a heart attack at 84
- Michael J. Fitzgerald, American technical writer and novelist (Song of Falling Leaves), dies at 63
- Roger Brown, College Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle (Maryland Eastern Shore; 6 x Pro-Bowl; Detroit Lions, LA Rams), dies at 84
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About September 17, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
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