What Happened on March 9, 2021

Historical Events

Brazil records its highest daily COVID-19 death toll to date of 1,972 deaths with 168,370 deaths overall
China and Russia agree to build a research station on or around the Moon and collaborate on lunar missions, in move that could start another space race

Event of Interest

Queen Elizabeth II publicly expresses "concern" after Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex interview, saying allegations including of racism with be dealt with privately

Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II

Film & TV History

UK TV host Piers Morgan leaves ITV's "Good Morning" after 41,000 complaints made about him saying he did not believe Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's statement about her mental health

Duchess of Sussex and Former Actress Meghan Markle

Events in 2021

Famous Deaths

(Leonard) "Len" Skeat, British jazz double-bassist, dies at 84
Agustín Balbuena, Argentine soccer striker (8 caps; Copa Libertadores 1972, 73, 74, 75; Copa Intercontinental 1973; Club Atlético Independiente), dies at 75
James Levine, American conductor (director of the Metropolitan Opera, 1976-2017), dies at 77
Roger Mudd, American Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and TV news anchor (CBS Weekend News; NBC Evening News; Meet The Press), dies of kidney failure at 93
Tommy Troelsen, Danish soccer striker (16 caps; Vejle Boldklub) and broadcaster (Danmarks Radio, dk4), dies at 80

Died in 2021 2021 Highlights