1988⚡ Event
Antonov An-225 Mriya makes first flight
The world's heaviest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, made its first flight.
technology
What Happened on December 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 21(5)
1994⚡ Event
Popocatépetl volcano begins erupting
Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, dormant for 47 years, began erupting and is now one of the nation's most active volcanoes.
1995⚡ Event
Israeli troops withdraw from Bethlehem
In accordance with the Oslo II Accord, Israeli troops withdrew from Bethlehem in preparation for the transfer of control to the Palestinian National Authority.
politics
2012⚡ Event
Maya civilization calendar cycle ends
Countries that were part of the Maya civilization celebrated the end-date of a 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.
2018⚡ Event
Grande Tema Stowaway Incident
Operatives of the British Special Boat Service boarded the container ship Grande Tema to detain four stowaways who had threatened the crew.
lawwar
Birthdays on December 21(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Madelyn Cline
American actress and model Madelyn Cline was born.
entertainment
Deaths on December 21(5)
2014🕊️ Death
Udo Jürgens
Austrian-Swiss singer-songwriter and pianist Udo Jürgens died on December 21, 2014. He was born in 1934.
musicentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Bruce McCandless II
US astronaut Bruce McCandless II, who conducted the first untethered spacewalk, died on December 21, 2017. He was born in 1937.
spaceexploration
2019🕊️ Death
Andrew Clennel Palmer
British engineer Andrew Clennel Palmer died on December 21, 2019. He was born in 1938.
technology
2024🕊️ Death
Art Evans
American actor Art Evans died on December 21, 2024. He was born in 1942.
entertainment
December 21 in History
December 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 December 21
Examples currently recorded for December 21 include Antonov An-225 Mriya makes first flight (1988), Popocatépetl volcano begins erupting (1994), Israeli troops withdraw from Bethlehem (1995). View all events →
Birthdays on December 21
People recorded as born on December 21 include Ben Chilwell, Madelyn Cline, Charlie McAvoy. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 21
Remembered figures who died on December 21 include Udo Jürgens, Bruce McCandless II, Andrew Clennel Palmer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 21?
- One event currently recorded for December 21 is: Antonov An-225 Mriya makes first flight.
- Who was born on December 21?
- People recorded as born on December 21 include Ben Chilwell, Madelyn Cline, Charlie McAvoy.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 21.
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