1977⚡ Event
Libyan raid on Sallum
Libyan forces carried out a raid at Sallum, sparking a four-day war with Egypt.
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What Happened on July 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Erling Haaland
Historical Events on July 21(5)
1990⚡ Event
Taiwanese Deportation Incident
The Taiwanese military ordered the deportation of dozens of illegal immigrants from mainland China in sealed boat holds, causing 25 deaths due to suffocation.
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2007⚡ Event
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, was released and sold 15 million copies in its first 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling book in history.
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2013⚡ Event
Kidnapping of Nour Ahmad Nikbakht
Nour Ahmad Nikbakht, an Iranian diplomat in Yemen, was kidnapped by al-Qaeda militants and held hostage for two years.
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2019⚡ Event
Yuen Long Attack
People returning from anti-extradition bill protests were attacked by suspected triad members in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, leaving 45 people injured.
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Birthdays on July 21(5)
Deaths on July 21(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk, the U.S. Navy's first female admiral, died. She was born in 1920.
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2020🕊️ Death
Annie Ross
Scottish-American singer and actress (born 1930).
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July 21 in History
July 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 July 21
Examples currently recorded for July 21 include Libyan raid on Sallum (1977), Taiwanese Deportation Incident (1990), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on July 21
People recorded as born on July 21 include Maggie Lindemann, Evan McPherson, Erling Haaland. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 21
Remembered figures who died on July 21 include Alene Duerk, Annie Ross, Andrew Mlangeni. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 21?
- One event currently recorded for July 21 is: Libyan raid on Sallum.
- Who was born on July 21?
- People recorded as born on July 21 include Maggie Lindemann, Evan McPherson, Erling Haaland.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 21.
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