1805⚡ Event
Battle of Trafalgar
A major naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies during the Napoleonic Wars.
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What Happened on October 21?
Discover 16 historical moments on October 21 — 6 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 21(6)
1959⚡ Event
Guggenheim Museum Opens
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opened in New York City.
arts
1966⚡ Event
Aberfan Disaster
A coal tip fell on the village of Aberfan, Wales, killing 144 people, mostly schoolchildren.
disaster
1968⚡ Event
Shinjuku Station Occupation
At the height of Japanese university protests, protesters occupied Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and clashed violently with police.
politics
1994⚡ Event
Agreed Framework Signed
North Korea and the United States signed the Agreed Framework to limit North Korea's nuclear weapons program and normalize relations.
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1994⚡ Event
Seongsu Bridge Collapse
In Seoul, South Korea, a span of the Seongsu Bridge collapsed, killing 32 people and injuring 17 others.
disaster
Famous Birthdays on October 21(5)
Notable Deaths on October 21(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Bill Hayden
Bill Hayden, former Governor-General of Australia and politician, has died. He was born in 1933.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Francisco Pinto Balsemão
Portuguese politician and former Prime Minister of Portugal.
politics
October 21 in History
October 21 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1805 to the present day.
Major Events on October 21
Among the most notable events on October 21: Battle of Trafalgar (1805), Guggenheim Museum Opens (1959), Aberfan Disaster (1966). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 21
Notable figures born on October 21 include Natasha Bassett, Kane Brown, Cameron Burgess. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 21
Remembered figures who died on October 21 include Bobby Charlton, Bobi, Bill Hayden. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 21?
- October 21 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 21?
- One of the most notable events on October 21 is: Battle of Trafalgar.
- Who was born on October 21?
- Famous figures born on October 21 include Natasha Bassett, Kane Brown, Cameron Burgess.
- How many historical events happened on October 21?
- Our collection records 6 historical events on October 21, spanning centuries of world history.
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