Historical Events
- Following several positive Covid-19 cases across franchises the BCCI announces the indefinite postponement of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament
- Malian woman Halima Cisse gives birth to nonuplets (nine babies) in Morocco, in only third known case worldwide
- Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador makes an historic apology to the Mayan people for abuses against them in the five centuries since the Spanish conquest [1]
Historic Event
US President Joe Biden announces new goal of 160 million people, nearly of 70% of adults, vaccinated by July 4
Famous Deaths
- Alan McLoughlin, Irish soccer midfielder (42 caps Rep of Ireland; Swindon Town, Portsmouth), dies from cancer at 54
- Bertil Johansson, Swedish soccer striker (5 caps; IFK Göteborg 267 games) and manager (IFK Göteborg), dies at 86
- Margaret Forsyth, New Zealand netball goal attack (NZ 1979-87; World Cup gold 1979, 87) and coach (Waikato BOP Magic), dies from cancer at 59
- Ray Miller, American baseball manager (Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles), dies at 76
2021 Highlights
About May 4, 2021
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Save Your Tears - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
#1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X