Historical Events
- Columbus Blue Jackets' 24-year-old Latvian goaltender Matīss Kivlenieks is killed when accidentally struck by fireworks at the home of team goaltending coach Manny Legace in Novi, Michigan
- Military plane crashes near Jolo, Philippines, killing at lease 45 with dozens saved from the burning wreckage
Event of Interest
Pope Francis undergoes surgery to remove part of his colon in Rome
Event of Interest
Researchers reveal there are 14 living descendants of Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dicky Maegle [born Moegle], American College Football HOF halfback (Rice Uni; Pro Bowl 1955, SF 49ers) and broadcaster (color announcer Houston Oilers), dies at 86 [1]
- Eddie Payne, American college basketball coach (USC Upstate, Oregon State Uni, Greensboro College), dies from a stroke at 69
- Rick Laird, Irish jazz-fusion bassist (Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1971-73; Gerry Niewood & Timepiece), and photographer, dies of lung cancer at 80
- Sanford Clark, American country-rockabilly singer and guitarist ("The Fool"; "Son Of A Gun"), dies of COVID-19 while undergoing cancer treatment at 85
- Terry Donahue, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (head coach UCLA 1976-96, record 151–74–8; Pac-10 Coach of the Year 1985, 93), dies from cancer at 77
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About July 4, 2021
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Butter - BTS
#1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran