1980⚡ Event
Dallas "Who Shot J.R.?" Episode Airs
The American soap opera Dallas aired "A House Divided," sparking eight months of international speculation over the cliffhanger, "Who shot J.R.?"
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What Happened on March 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Jack Dorsey
Historical Events on March 21(5)
1983⚡ Event
West Bank Poison Gas Accusations
Palestinian girls in the West Bank reported breathing difficulties and strange odors, leading to accusations of poison gas attacks.
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2006⚡ Event
Vandalism of Erawan Shrine
A man smashed the statue of Phra Phrom at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, with a hammer. He was subsequently beaten to death by bystanders.
2006⚡ Event
First Twitter Message Sent
Jack Dorsey sent the first message on the social-media network Twitter.
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2019⚡ Event
Yancheng Chemical Plant Explosion
A major explosion at a chemical plant in Yancheng, China, killed 78 people and injured 640 others.
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Birthdays on March 21(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Birth of Miles Bridges
Miles Bridges, an American basketball player, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Jace Norman
Jace Norman, an American actor, was born.
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2000🎂 Birth
Birth of Yoon San-ha
Yoon San-ha, a South Korean singer and actor, was born.
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2003🎂 Birth
Birth of Abbi Pulling
Abbi Pulling, an English racing driver, was born.
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2007🎂 Birth
Birth of Ethan Nwaneri
Ethan Nwaneri, an English footballer, was born.
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Deaths on March 21(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Death of Nawal El Saadawi
Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian secularist and feminist, died. She was a significant voice for women's rights.
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2023🕊️ Death
Death of Willis Reed
Willis Reed, an American basketball player, passed away. He was a prominent figure in the sport.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Kitty Dukakis
Kitty Dukakis, an American author and former First Lady of Massachusetts, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of George Foreman
George Foreman, an American boxer, actor, and businessman, died.
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2026🕊️ Death
Death of Michael Lyster
Michael Lyster, an Irish radio and television broadcaster, died.
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March 21 in History
March 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 March 21
Examples currently recorded for March 21 include Dallas "Who Shot J.R.?" Episode Airs (1980), West Bank Poison Gas Accusations (1983), Vandalism of Erawan Shrine (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on March 21
People recorded as born on March 21 include Birth of Miles Bridges, Birth of Jace Norman, Birth of Yoon San-ha. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 21
Remembered figures who died on March 21 include Death of Nawal El Saadawi, Death of Willis Reed, Death of Kitty Dukakis. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 21?
- One event currently recorded for March 21 is: Dallas "Who Shot J.R.?" Episode Airs.
- Who was born on March 21?
- People recorded as born on March 21 include Birth of Miles Bridges, Birth of Jace Norman, Birth of Yoon San-ha.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 21.
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