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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on February 21(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Tang Haochen
Chinese tennis player Tang Haochen was born.
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1996🎂 Birth
Noah Rubin
American tennis player Noah Rubin was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
Thai actor and singer Metawin Opas-iamkajorn was born.
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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
Clint Hill
American Secret Service agent Clint Hill died at age 93.
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2025🕊️ Death
Lynne Marie Stewart
American actress Lynne Marie Stewart died at age 78.
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2026🕊️ Death
Rondale Moore
American football player Rondale Moore died at age 25.
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February 21 in History
February 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 February 21
Examples currently recorded for February 21 include Assassination of Kurt Eisner (1919), Battle of Zhifu (1929), Bengali Language Movement protests (1952). View all events →
Birthdays on February 21
People recorded as born on February 21 include Tang Haochen, Noah Rubin, Sophie Turner. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 21?
- One event currently recorded for February 21 is: Assassination of Kurt Eisner.
- Who was born on February 21?
- People recorded as born on February 21 include Tang Haochen, Noah Rubin, Sophie Turner.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 21.
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