What Happened on February 7, 2021

Historical Events

Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province, India, killing 26, leaving 150 missing
Sarah Thomas becomes the first woman to referee a Super Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida

Super Bowl

Super Bowl LV, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominate defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9; MVP: Tom Brady, TB Bucs, QB; Brady's record 7th SB win

Music History

The Weeknd becomes the first Canadian solo artist to headline the Super Bowl half time show (Super Bowl LV)

Famous Deaths

Leslie Laing, Jamaican athlete (Olympic gold men's 4x400m relay 1952 WR 3:03.9), dies at 91
Mario Osbén, Chilean soccer goalkeeper (36 caps; Unión Española, Colo Colo, Cobreloa), dies from a heart attack at 70
Pedro Gomez, American sports journalist (ESPN 2003-21), dies at 58
Ralph Backstrom, Canadian ice hockey center (6 x Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens; 6 x NHL All-Star), dies at 83

2021 Highlights