April 21 is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 254 days remain until the end of the year. 753 BC – Romulus founds Rome (traditional date). 43 BC – Battle of Mutina: Mark Antony is again defeated in battle by Aulus Hirtius, who is killed.

1 day ago · Historical events for the 21st of April. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on April 21.

1 day ago · Facts about April 21 highlight a day of historic turning points—from the legendary founding of Rome in 753 BC to Apollo 16’s moon landing in 1972. It also marks the Red Baron’s death, the Battle of San Jacinto, the birth of Brasília, and the passing of …

April 21st is the 111th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of the Lisbon Massacre coming to an end and the opening of the Seattle World’s Fair. Famous April 21st birthdays include Tony Danza, Andie MacDowell, Glen Hansard, and Rob Riggle.

1 day ago · Rome is founded, Babur establishes the Mughal Empire, the Red Baron is shot down and other historical events, birthdays and deaths from April 21.

On This Day In History - April 21: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

1 day ago · One of the most legendary events associated with April 21 is the founding of Rome. According to Roman tradition, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus.

1 day ago · 1. Pope Francis Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years and one of the oldest popes in the church’s history, has died, the Vatican announced.He was 88. Born in Buenos ...

Discover what happened on April 21 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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