18 significant historical events occurred on September 21. September 21 has seen various events across decades and places. On this date, the 1997 Austrian Grand Prix motor race took place, the 1999 Jiji earthquake hit Chi-chi, Nantou in Taiwan, and the 2013 Westgate shopping mall terrorist attack occurred in Nairobi, Kenya. These happenings include sports, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism, showing the range of historical incidents associated with this day.
Total Events
18
Time Span
1141–2022
Categories
4
Top Category
war
11 events
27 famous birthdays on September 21
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density12th C.21st C.
12th Century
1 event14th Century
1 event16th Century
1 event17th Century
1 event18th Century
4 events19th Century
2 events20th Century
3 events21st Century
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