Historical Events
- Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announces a 'circuit-breaker lockdown' as the country records over 39,000 daily COVID-19 cases
- BBC investigation finds their 1995 Princess Dianna interview was secured through 'deceitful behavior' by journalist Martin Bashir [1]
- New York City begins re-opening after 423 days (March 2020) with the COVID-19 death toll at 33,000
- New York Yankees pitcher Cory Kluber no-hits Texas Rangers, 2-0 at Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- The EU agrees to open its borders to vaccinated travelers from safe countries
Famous Deaths
- Abubakar Shekau, Nigerian Islamist militant (leader of Boko Haram), dies detonating a suicide vest
- Alix Dobkin, American folk and feminist singer-songwriter (Lavender Jane Loves Women), dies of a brain aneurysm and stroke at 80
- Joey Cathcart, American rock guitarist (Nelson - "Love & Affection"), dies of brain cancer at 53
- Lee Evans, American athlete (Olympic gold men's 400m, 4x400m relay 1968), dies from stroke complications at 74
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About May 19, 2021
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
#1 Song: Body - Tion Wayne & Russ Millions
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