What Happened on March 2, 2021

Historical Events

COVID-19 Pandemic

Dolly Parton receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine she gave $1 million to help develop

  • Governors of Texas and Mississippi both announce they are lifting mask mandates and COVID-19 health measures despite CDC warnings of complacency

Event of Interest

Six books by Dr. Seuss will cease publication because of racist and insensitive imagery according to Dr. Seuss Enterprises


Famous Deaths

  • Bunny Wailer [Neville O'Riley Livingston], Jamaican vocalist and percussionist (The Wailers with Bob Marley), dies of stroke complications at 73
  • Chris Barber, English jazz trombonist ("Petite Fleur"), dies at 90
  • Peter Grosser, German soccer midfielder (2 caps; Bayern Munich, 1860 Munich, Austria Salzburg), dies at 82
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights

About March 2, 2021

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

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