Historical Events
- Auckland named world's most livable city (due to success with COVID) and Damascus named the worst by The Economist Intelligence Unit
- Multicellular organisms (bdelloid rotifer) frozen for 24,000 years in Siberia to return to life after Russian scientists have them thawed [1]
- Two passenger trains collide in Pakistan, killing at least 40 people in Sindh province
- UN International Labor Director says global impact of the pandemic four times worse than 2008 Economic Crisis, pushed 100 million workers into poverty [1]
Event of Interest
US Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Guatemala on her first foreign trip announces task forces on corruption and human trafficking
Famous Deaths
- Jim Fassel, American football coach (University of Utah 1985–89; New York Giants 1997-2003), dies from a heart attack at 71
- John McDonnell, American track, cross country coach (University of Arkansas 1972–2008; 40 x NCAA C'ships; 8 x NCAA Triple Crown; 30 x NCAA coach of the year), dies at 82
- Tim Pickup, Australian rugby league five eighth (11 Tests; North Sydney, Canterbury), RL executive (Adelaide Rams) and boxing manager (Jeff Harding), dies from dementia at 72
- Yoo Sang-chul, South Korean soccer midfielder (124 caps; 2002 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team; Ulsan Hyundai), dies from pancreatic cancer at 49
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About June 7, 2021
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Butter - BTS
- #1 Song: Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo