Historical Events
- At least 164 people die in floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in Indian state of Maharashtra [1]
- Indonesia posts a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths at 1,566 [1]
- MLB Cleveland Indians announce team will be renamed the Guardians, after the Guardians of Traffic, eight large Art Deco statues on the Hope Memorial Bridge, located near their playing field
- XXXII Summer Olympic Games officially open at the Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- John Cornell, Australian screenwriter (Paul Hogan Show; Crocodile Dundee), and director (Crocodile Dundee II),. dies from complications related to Parkinson's disease at 80
- Tito Lupini, Italian rugby union prop (11 Tests; Rovigo) and coach (Rovigo), dies from COVID-19 at 65
About July 23, 2021
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Permission To Dance - BTS
#1 Song: Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
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