21 April - Today in History - Important historical events happened on this day in India and World History
According to Gregory calendar, on April 21, the day number in a year is 111 and if it is a leap year then the day number is 112. April 21 has a special significance in India and world history, because many such incidents have occurred on this day which have been recorded forever in the pages of history. Let's know some such important events which will increase your general knowledge. The facts collected will be as follows: People born on this day, demise of famous people, war treaty, freedom of any country, invention of new technologies, change of power, important National and International Day etc.
April 21 in History - Top Historical Events
| Year | Event / Incidence / Incident |
| 753 | Romulus and Remus founded Rome, according to the calculationsby Roman scholar Varro Reatinus. |
| 900 | A debt was pardoned by the Datu of Tondo on the island of Luzon, as inscribed on the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the earliest known written document found in the Philippines. |
| 1451 | Bahlol Khan Lodi, the founder of the Lodi dynasty, became the ruler of Delhi. |
| 1509 | Henry VIII became King of England, following the death of his father Henry VII, eventually becoming a significant figure in the history of the English monarchy. |
| 1526 | Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the first battle of Panipat between the Mughal ruler Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. |
| 1703 | A fire (ie, a fire brigade) company was established in Edinburgh, Scotland. |
| 1720 | Baji Rao I succeeded Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath. |
| 1782 | A city pillar was erected on Rattanakosin Island, located on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, an act considered the founding of the city of Bangkok. |
| 1791 | In Alexandria, Virginia, the first of forty border stones delineating the boundaries of the new District of Columbia in the United States lay at Jones Point Light. |
| 1815 | The eastern part of the erstwhile Garhwal Empire was annexed to the Kumaon division under the administration of the British Raj. |
| 1836 | Texan forces led by Sam Houston defeated General Antonio Lópezde Santa Anna and his Mexican troops in the Battle of San Jacinto near La Porte, the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution. |
| 1863 | After the Ottoman Empire exiled him from Baghdad, Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, began his twelve-day stay in the Garden of Ridván where he declared his mission as 'He whom God shall make manifest'. |
| 1895 | The first film projector developed in the US \ Pantopticon \ was demonstrated. |
| 1908 | Frederick Cook claimed to have reached the North Pole on this date. |
| 1914 | Mexican Revolution The United States detained a German steamer carrying material for the Mexican federal government. |
| 1918 | Manfred von Richthofen, known as the 'Red Baron', was shot downand killed near Vaux-sur-Somme in France, after a career as the most successful fighter pilot of World War I with 80 confirmed air combatvictories. |
| 1934 | The 'Surgeon's Photograph', the most famous photo purportedly showing the Loch Ness Monster (later revealed to be a hoax) was published in the Daily Mail. |
| 1938 | Mohammad Iqbal, the famous Urdu language poet of Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindostan Hamara… passed away in Lahore, Pakistan. |
| 1945 | During the Second World War, the Soviet Union occupied the outskirts of Berlin. |
| 1960 | Brasília, a planned city primarily designed by architect and urban planner Lúcio Costa, was officially inaugurated, replacing Rio de Janeiro as the capital of Brazil. |
| 1962 | The Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States since World War II, opened in Seattle, Washington. |
| 1970 | In response to a long-running dispute over wheat production quotas, the Principality of Hutt River proclaimed its secession from Western Australia. |
| 1975 | Nguy?n Van Thi?u resigned as President of South Vietnam,and was replaced by Tr?n Van Huong, as communist forces closed inon victory. |
| 1977 | Major General Ziaurrahman appointed President of Bangladesh. |
| 1983 | One pound coin was introduced in Britain. |
| 1987 | More than 100 people died in a bomb blast in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. |
| 1990 | Cartoon All Stars to Rescue' shown on all 4 TV networks. |
| 1991 | The 4th Marathon world cup was achieved by Jones Toestior. |
| 1991 | Greatest extra-inning comeback, Pitts scores 6 in bottom of 11th erasing 5 run Cub lead, Pirates also trailed 7-2 in bottom of 9th. |
| 1992 | Radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced the discovery of two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR B1257+12, the first definitive detection of exoplanets. |
| 1994 | 28 persons were missed after the bombing of Serbian army on distress won in Goradze Bonsia. |
| 1994 | “Picnic” was opened at criteria Theatre New York city. It was for 45 performances. |
| 1996 | The opening of “Dericate Bolance” at Prymouth theatre in New York City. |
| 1996 | Sanjay Thapar of the Indian Air Force was landed on the Northern Dhruv by parachute. |
| 1997 | Lameck Agula of Kenya won the 101st Baston Marathon. |
| 2004 | 68 killed in missile attack in Basra. |
| 2011 | Continuing the protest against rising inflation by Chinese lorry drivers in Shanghai. |
| 2012 | Four Species of crabs were discovered of bright purpose colour in the Philippines. |
| 2013 | Shakuntala Devi, who beat the machine, died in the juggernaut of Akkond. |
| 2016 | US President Barack Obama embarked on a four-day trip to Britain with Michelle Obama. |
Famous Birthdays of April 21:
| Year | Name / Profession / Country |
| 1970 | Nicole Sullivan / Actress / United States of America |
| 1810 | John Putnam Chapin / Politician / United States of America |
| 1933 | Edelmiro Amante / Politician / Philippines |
| 1955 | Doug Soetaert / Ice Hockey Player / Canada |
| 1919 | Licio Gelli / Financer / Italy |
| 1964 | Alex Baumann / Swimmer / Canada |
| 1976 | Petero Civoniceva / Rugby Player / Australia |
| 1916 | Estella B. Diggs / Politician / United States of America |
| 1959 | Robert Smith / Writer / United Kingdom |
| 1932 | Angela Mortimer / Tennis Player / United Kingdom |
| 1932 | Elaine May / Actress / United States of America |
| 1914 | Angelo Savoldi / Wrestler / Italy |
| 1889 | Efrem Zimbalist / Violinist / United States of America |
| 1919 | Don Cornell / Singer / United States of America |
| 1642 | Simon de la Loubère / Poet / France |
| 1953 | John Brumby / Politician / Australia |
| 1939 | Sister Helen Prejean / Activist / United States of America |
| 1932 | Slide Hampton / Composer / United States of America |
| 1948 | Dieter Fromm / Runner / Germany |
| 1898 | Maurice Wilson / Soldier / United Kingdom |
| 1851 | Charles Barrois / Geologist / France |
| 1936 | James Dobson / Psychologist / United States of America |
| 1987 | Leroy George / Footballer / Netherlands |
| 1965 | Thomas Helmer / Footballer / Germany |
| 1930 | Jack Taylor / Footballer / United Kingdom |
| 1925 | Anthony Mason / Soldier / Australia |
| 1977 | Doseone / Producer / United States of America |
| 1947 | Iggy Pop / Writer / United States of America |
| 1982 | Khalif Barnes / Footballer / United States of America |
| 1915 | Garrett Hardin / Author / United States of America |
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Read in Hindi : 21 अप्रैल की प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक घटनाएं