26 significant historical events occurred on March 21. March 21 has seen several important historical events throughout different centuries, including political, cultural, and social milestones. Notable occurrences include the 1937 papal encyclical "Mit brennender Sorge" condemning fascism in Germany, the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, and the 1968 Battle of Karameh involving Israel, the PLO, and Jordan. Cultural moments on this date include the 28th Academy Awards ceremony in 1956 and the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964.
Total Events
26
Time Span
1325–2023
Categories
5
Top Category
war
14 events
27 famous birthdays on March 21
Including Walter Gilbert, Ronaldinho, Benito Juárez
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event17th Century
2 events18th Century
3 events19th Century
3 events20th Century
13 events21st Century
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