1919⚡ Event
Assassination of Kurt Eisner
Bavarian socialist Kurt Eisner, who had established Bavaria as a republic, was assassinated.
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What Happened on February 21?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 21 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 21(5)
1929⚡ Event
Battle of Zhifu
In the first battle of the Warlord Rebellion in northeastern Shandong, a rebel force led by Zhang Zongchang was defeated by Nationalist government troops.
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1952⚡ Event
Bengali Language Movement protests
Student protesters demanding Bengali as an official language were killed by police in Dhaka, East Pakistan.
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1965⚡ Event
Assassination of Malcolm X
Malcolm X, an American Black nationalist, was assassinated while delivering a speech in New York City.
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1973⚡ Event
Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 shot down
Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 was shot down by Israeli fighter aircraft over the Sinai Peninsula, killing 108 people.
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Famous Birthdays on February 21(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
Thai actor and singer Metawin Opas-iamkajorn was born.
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Notable Deaths on February 21(5)
2024🕊️ Death
John Bahnsen
John Bahnsen was a United States Army brigadier general and a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.
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2025🕊️ Death
Lynne Marie Stewart
American actress Lynne Marie Stewart is expected to die.
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2026🕊️ Death
Rondale Moore
American football player Rondale Moore is expected to die.
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February 21 in History
February 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1919 to the present day.
Major Events on February 21
Among the most notable events on February 21: Assassination of Kurt Eisner (1919), Battle of Zhifu (1929), Bengali Language Movement protests (1952). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 21
Notable figures born on February 21 include Tang Haochen, Noah Rubin, Sophie Turner. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 21
Remembered figures who died on February 21 include Mireya Arboleda, John Bahnsen, Clint Hill. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 21?
- February 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 21?
- One of the most notable events on February 21 is: Assassination of Kurt Eisner.
- Who was born on February 21?
- Famous figures born on February 21 include Tang Haochen, Noah Rubin, Sophie Turner.
- How many historical events happened on February 21?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 21, spanning centuries of world history.
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