Today, we turn back the pages of history to July 21 and explore the major historical events that occurred on July 21.
Major Historical Events on July 21- Today in History
Michael Romanov Crowned Tsar – 1613 AD
Michael Romanov was crowned tsar of Russia in 1613, marking the beginning of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia for over 300 years until the Russian Revolution in 1917.
Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca Signed – 1774 AD
The Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, concluded in 1774, ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–74, granting Russia significant territorial gains and the right to protect Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire.
Battle of the Pyramids – 1798 AD
On July 21, 1798, Napoleon’s Army of Egypt used the innovative massive divisional square tactic to defeat Murād Bey’s forces at the Battle of the Pyramids, securing a crucial victory during Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign.
First Battle of Bull Run – 1861 AD
Fought on July 21, 1861, during the American Civil War, the First Battle of Bull Run (or First Manassas) was the war’s first major battle, resulting in a Confederate victory and shattering the Union’s hope of a quick end to the conflict.
Scopes Monkey Trial Verdict – 1925 AD
On July 21, 1925, the trial of John T. Scopes ended with his conviction for teaching evolution in Tennessee, challenging the state’s law against teaching Charles Darwin’s theory and sparking a national debate on science and religion.
Geneva Accords Divide Vietnam – 1954 AD
The Geneva Accords, signed in 1954, temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel, setting the stage for the Vietnam War as it separated the communist North from the anti-communist South.
Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s Historic Election – 1960 AD
On July 21, 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world’s first female prime minister when she took office in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), paving the way for women’s political leadership globally.
Gus Grissom’s Space Flight – 1961 AD
Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom became the second American in space on July 21, 1961, as part of NASA’s Project Mercury, a crucial step in the U.S. space program leading up to the Apollo missions.
Death of Albert John Luthuli – 1967 AD
Albert John Luthuli, the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960, died on July 21, 1967, after being struck by a train, leaving behind a legacy of anti-apartheid activism in South Africa.
World’s Coldest Temperature Recorded – 1983 AD
The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth, −128.6 °F (−89.2 °C), was measured on July 21, 1983, at Vostok Station, Antarctica, highlighting the extreme conditions of the polar region.
Release of Guns N’ Roses’ Landmark Album – 1987 AD
On July 21, 1987, Guns N’ Roses released their debut album “Appetite for Destruction,” which became a landmark in rock music, selling over 17 million copies and catapulting the band to fame.
Final Harry Potter Book Released – 2007 AD
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, was released on July 21, 2007, concluding the epic saga that captivated millions worldwide.
End of U.S. Space Shuttle Program – 2011 AD
The U.S. space shuttle program concluded on July 21, 2011, when the orbiter Atlantis landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center after 135 missions, marking the end of an era in space exploration.
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