Historical Events on April 21

27 significant historical events occurred on April 21. April 21 has been a day of notable historical events across various centuries and locations. Key events include the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, which secured Texas independence, the 1967 military coup in Greece establishing a ruling junta, and the controversial 2002 French presidential election where Jean-Marie Le Pen advanced to the second round. The date is also associated with multiple Formula One races, such as the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix and the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix.