15 significant historical events occurred on November 21. November 21 has seen a variety of historical events over the years, from conflict to celebration and disaster. In 1920, Bloody Sunday took place when British forces attacked spectators at Croke Park in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence. Nearly a century later in 2015, the 13th Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The date is also known for the devastating 2022 Cianjur earthquake in West Java, Indonesia, showing how November 21 has been a date of both human conflicts and natural disasters.
Total Events
15
Time Span
1308–2022
Categories
4
Top Category
war
7 events
15 famous birthdays on November 21
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
2 events19th Century
2 events20th Century
6 events21st Century
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