Historical Events
Event of Interest
Cuba's Communist party announces Miguel Díaz-Canel will replace Raúl Castro as party leader, after the latter steps down
- In Las Vegas, Nevada: San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe's NHL record for most games played, now at 1,768 and counting
- NASA successfully flies its drone helicopter Ingenuity on Mars, first powered aircraft to fly on another world
- New Zealand and Australia open a travel bubble between the two countries after more than a year of border closures
Famous Deaths
- Monica Bandini, Italian racing cyclist (World Championship gold women's team time trial 1988), dies from a heart attack at 56
Walter Mondale (1928-2021)
American politician (US Senator from Minnesota (D), 1964-76 ; 42nd Vice President, 1977-81), dies at 93
- Willy van der Kuijlen, Dutch soccer forward (22 caps; PSV 528 games), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 74
About April 19, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
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#1 Song: Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X
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