1977⚡ Event
God Defend New Zealand National Anthem
"God Defend New Zealand" became New Zealand's second national anthem, sharing equal standing with "God Save the King".
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What Happened on November 21?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 21 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Matt O'Riley
Historical Events on November 21(5)
1980⚡ Event
MGM Grand Hotel Fire
A fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, killing 85 people and injuring 650 others.
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2009⚡ Event
Heilongjiang Mine Explosion
An explosion in a coal mine in Heilongjiang, China, resulted in the deaths of 108 miners.
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2012⚡ Event
Tel Aviv Bus Bombing
A remote-controlled bomb exploded on a bus in Tel Aviv, Israel, injuring at least 28 people.
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2015⚡ Event
Brussels Lockdown
The Belgian government imposed a four-day security lockdown in Brussels due to information about potential terrorist attacks.
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Famous Birthdays on November 21(5)
Notable Deaths on November 21(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Hassan Sadpara
Hassan Sadpara, Pakistani mountaineer and adventurer, died on November 21, 2016. He was born in 1963.
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2017🕊️ Death
David Cassidy
David Cassidy, American singer-songwriter and guitarist, died on November 21, 2017. He was born in 1950.
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2021🕊️ Death
Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell, American actor, died on November 21, 2021. He was born in 1930.
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2021🕊️ Death
Jean-Pierre Schumacher
Jean-Pierre Schumacher, French Trappist monk and survivor of the Thibirine monks, died on November 21, 2021. He was born in 1924.
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2024🕊️ Death
Alice Brock
Alice Brock, American artist, author, and restauranteur, died on November 21, 2024. She was born in 1941.
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November 21 in History
November 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 1977 to the present day.
Major Events on November 21
Among the most notable events on November 21: God Defend New Zealand National Anthem (1977), MGM Grand Hotel Fire (1980), Heilongjiang Mine Explosion (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 21
Notable figures born on November 21 include Isabel May, Matt O'Riley, Rizky Ridho. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 21
Remembered figures who died on November 21 include Hassan Sadpara, David Cassidy, Lou Cutell. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 21?
- November 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 November 21?
- One of the most notable events on November 21 is: God Defend New Zealand National Anthem.
- Who was born on November 21?
- Famous figures born on November 21 include Isabel May, Matt O'Riley, Rizky Ridho.
- How many historical events happened on November 21?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 21, spanning centuries of world history.
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