Historical Events
- All six EPL clubs withdraw from the controversial European Super League just 3 days after it was announced - Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham
Murder of Interest
Former police officer Derek Chauvin convicted of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, in a case that prompted huge nationwide racial justice protests [1]
- President of Chad for three decades, Idriss Déby reported to have been killed on a battlefield fighting rebels near the capital of Ndjamena
- Record number of new COVID-19 cases reported (5.24 million) in one week around the world according to WHO, with a third in India [1]
Famous Deaths
- Atli Heimir Sveinsson, Icelandic composer (Time and Water), dies at 80
- Idriss Déby, Chadian politician and military officer (President of Chad, 1990–2021), dies of injuries inflicted on a battlefield at 68
- Leslie McKeown, Scottish pop vocalist (Bay City Rollers - "Saturday Night"), dies at 65
2021 Highlights
About April 20, 2021
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rapstar - Polo G
#1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X