What Happened on July 5, 2021

Historical Events

  • One of world's oldest pieces of art, 51,000-year-old deer bone carved by Neanderthals, announced discovered in Harz Mountains, Germany [1]

COVID-19 Pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will scrap all COVID-19 restrictions in England from 19 July, to become most unrestricted country in Europe

Famous Deaths

  • Gillian Sheen, British fencer (Olympic gold individual foil 1956), dies at 92
  • Richard Donner [Schwartzberg], American television and film director (Twilight Zone; The Omen, Superman; Lethal Weapon; Scrooged), and producer (X-Men; Tales From The Crypt), dies at 91
  • William Smith, American actor (Rich Man Poor Man; Any Which Way You Can; Hawaii 5-0), dies at 88
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights

About July 5, 2021

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Independence Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Butter - BTS
  • UK #1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran