Today, April 21, we delve into the past to uncover the Major Historical Events that happened on this date across different eras and continents.
Major Historical Events on April 21- Today in History
Regal Succession: Henry VIII Ascends the Throne – 1509 AD
Following the passing of Henry VII, his eldest surviving son steps into the role of the British monarch, taking the name Henry VIII.
Mughal Dawn: Bābur Establishes Dynasty in India – 1526 AD
From the Kabul throne, Bābur leads Mughal forces to a triumphant victory against Sultan Ibrāhīm Lodī, marking the genesis of the Mughal dynasty in India.
Birth of Kindergarten: Friedrich Froebel’s Origins – 1782 AD
In the hamlet of Oberweissbach, Thuringia, Friedrich Froebel, a pioneering figure in educational reform and the founder of kindergarten, is born.
Vice Presidential Inauguration: John Adams Takes Oath – 1789 AD
Nine days preceding George Washington’s presidential inauguration, John Adams is sworn in as the inaugural vice president of the United States.
Cairo Recaptured: French Forces in Egypt – 1800 AD
Under the command of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, French troops retake Cairo, heralding a brief French occupation of Egypt.
Bicycle Revolution: Birth of James Starley – 1830 AD
James Starley, the visionary inventor considered the progenitor of the bicycle industry, is born in Albourne, Sussex, England.
Texan Triumph: Battle of San Jacinto – 1836 AD
General Sam Houston leads 800 Texans to a decisive victory over a 1,500-strong Mexican army under General Antonio López de Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texan independence from Mexico.
Conservation Advocate: John Muir’s Birth – 1838 AD
In Scotland, the birth of John Muir, an influential American naturalist and writer, sets in motion his impactful advocacy for U.S. forest conservation, leading to the establishment of Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks in California.
Aerial Hero’s Demise: Manfred von Richthofen Falls – 1918 AD
Germany’s famed World War I flying ace, Manfred von Richthofen, meets his end, shot down during a battle near Amiens, France.
Elizabeth II Birth – 1926 AD
From her birth in London to her passing at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Elizabeth II’s reign as queen of the United Kingdom, spanning from February 6, 1952, to September 8, 2022, surpasses Victoria’s to become the longest in British history.
Loch Ness Sensation: The Surgeon’s Photograph – 1934 AD
The Daily Mail publishes a photograph purporting to show the Loch Ness monster’s head and neck, known as the “surgeon’s photograph,” igniting global intrigue before being revealed as a hoax.
Rastafarian Reverence: Haile Selassie’s Visit to Jamaica – 1966 AD
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, revered by many Rastafarians as the Second Coming of Christ, makes a historic visit to Jamaica, an event commemorated annually as Grounation Day.
Broadway Debut: Annie Musical Premiere – 1977 AD
The beloved musical “Annie,” adapted from the Little Orphan Annie comic strip, debuts on Broadway to captivate audiences with its heartwarming story.
Empty Vault Revelation: Geraldo Rivera’s Television Special – 1986 AD
American journalist Geraldo Rivera unveils an empty vault in the former headquarters of Chicago gangster Al Capone during a highly anticipated television special, disappointing an estimated 30 million viewers.
Art Deco Icon’s Passing: Erté’s Legacy – 1990 AD
Erté, the renowned Russian-born artist and fashion designer synonymous with Art Deco, passes away at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of spectacular costume and set designs for French music-hall revues.
Electoral Triumph: Jacques Chirac’s Reelection Victory – 2002 AD
French President Jacques Chirac triumphs over extremist Jean-Marie Le Pen in the first round of presidential voting, securing a second term after a decisive victory two weeks later.
Musical Genius’s Tragic End: Prince’s Untimely Death – 2016 AD
Ground-breaking musician Prince, whose innovative blend of funk, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and pop defined an era, dies at the age of 57 from an accidental overdose of fentanyl.
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