1970⚡ Event
Hutt River Province Declared Independent
In response to a dispute over wheat production quotas, Leonard Casley declared his farm in Western Australia to be an independent country. He named it the Hutt River Province.
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What Happened on April 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 21(5)
1975⚡ Event
South Vietnamese President Resigns
South Vietnamese president Nguyễn Văn Thiệu resigned on hearing of the fall of Xuân Lộc. This marked the last battle of the Vietnam War.
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2010⚡ Event
Kharkiv Pact Signed
Ukraine and Russia signed the Kharkiv Pact. This agreement extended the Russian lease on naval facilities in Crimea.
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2014⚡ Event
Flint, Michigan Changes Water Source
The city of Flint, Michigan, U.S., changed its water source to the Flint River. This decision exposed residents to lead poisoning.
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2021⚡ Event
Indonesian Submarine Nanggala Sinks
The Indonesian Navy submarine Nanggala sank, resulting in the deaths of all 53 people on board.
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Birthdays on April 21(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Jarrett Allen
Jarrett Allen, an American basketball player, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Choi Hyun-suk
Choi Hyun-suk, a South Korean rapper, was born.
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2007🎂 Birth
Princess Isabella of Denmark
Princess Isabella of Denmark, daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark, was born.
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Deaths on April 21(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Ugo Ehiogu
Ugo Ehiogu, an English footballer born in 1972, has died.
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2018🕊️ Death
Nabi Tajima
Nabi Tajima, a Japanese supercentenarian born in 1900, has died.
2019🕊️ Death
Polly Higgins
Polly Higgins, a Scottish barrister, author, and environmental lobbyist born in 1968, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Terry A. Anderson
Terry A. Anderson, an American journalist born in 1947, has died.
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April 21 in History
April 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 21
Examples currently recorded for April 21 include Hutt River Province Declared Independent (1970), South Vietnamese President Resigns (1975), Kharkiv Pact Signed (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on April 21
People recorded as born on April 21 include Jarrett Allen, Choi Hyun-suk, Xavi Simons. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 21
Remembered figures who died on April 21 include Ugo Ehiogu, Nabi Tajima, Polly Higgins. View all →
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- What happened on April 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 21?
- One event currently recorded for April 21 is: Hutt River Province Declared Independent.
- Who was born on April 21?
- People recorded as born on April 21 include Jarrett Allen, Choi Hyun-suk, Xavi Simons.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 21.
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