Historical Events
- COVID-19 cases in Eastern Europe pass 20 million with Russia, Ukraine and Romania in top five countries reporting deaths globally [1]
Air Jordans Sneaker Record
Michael Jordan's 1984 Nike Air Ships sell for $1.472 million at Sotheby's, a new record for sneakers at auction [1]
- Strongest storm to ever hit the West Coast of the US, with California recording barometric pressure of 945.2 mb, and San Francisco its wettest October day [1]
Brady's 600th Touchdown Pass
Tom Brady becomes first quarterback in NFL history to record 600 touchdown passes when he hits Mike Evans in 1st quarter of the Buccaneers 38-3 rout of the Chicago Bears in Tampa Bay
Famous Deaths
- Sonny Osborne, American bluegrass banjo player (The Osborne Brothers - "Rocky Top"), dies of a stroke at 83
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About October 24, 2021
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Easy On Me - Adele