What happened today in history (March 21): Austrian Jewish communities were defined by law, Persia was officially renamed Iran, the USSR conducted its atmospheric nuclear test, Sunil Gavaskar scored the first of his 34 Test cricket centuries , and more.
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Today in History, March 21: March is about to end in eleven days and we are here with another article to keep you informed about the events that happened that day. Then let’s get started. Today is the day Norman M. Scott won the U.S. men’s figure skating championship, Persia was officially renamed Iran, Henry of Monmouth became King Henry V of England, and “Stop the Music” with Bert Parks premiered at the ABC radio. Continue reading the article to find out more interesting events that took place today.
Historical events on this day
- In 1349, between 100 and 3,000 Jews were killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany.
- In 1413, Henry of Monmouth, Prince of Wales, became King Henry V of England.
- In 1610, King James I of England and VI of Scotland addressed the English House of Commons.
- In 1890, Austrian Jewish communities were defined by law.
- In 1914, Norman M. Scott won the U.S. men’s figure skating championship.
- In 1923, American Foreign Minister Charles Hughes rejected recognition of the USSR.
- In 1944, American General Eisenhower postponed the invasion of southern France until after Normandy.
- In 1935, Persia was officially renamed Iran.
- In 1958, the USSR conducted its atmospheric nuclear test.
- In 1962, the Dutch bishop RC Beckers declared himself in favor of birth control.
Sports events today
- In 1964, UCLA defeated Duke 98-83 in the 26th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
- In 1971, Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar scored the first of his 34 Test cricket centuries.
- In 1984, Australian Allan Border scored 100 runs against the West Indies in Test cricket.
Art and culture events today
- In 1948, “Stop the Music” with Bert Parks premiered on ABC radio.
- In 1956, Anna Magnani and Ernest Borgnine won the Oscar at the 28th Academy Awards.
- In 1966, the American medical drama series “Ben Casey,” starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, ended a five-season run on ABC-TV.
Notable deaths on this day
Yes.No
year of death
Personality
1
1800
William Blount was an American land speculator who signed the United States Constitution. He served as paymaster during the American Revolutionary War.
2
nineteen ninety five
Connie Kreski was an American model and actress best known for her performances in films such as Captains and the Kings, Aspen, and The Outside Man.
3
1999
Ernest Wiseman was an English comedian best remembered as half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, which became a national institution on British television.
4
2012
Tonino Guerra was an Italian writer, poet and screenwriter who won an Oscar for best foreign language film, Fellini’s Amarcord.
5
2015
Chuck Bednarik was a Slovak-American ‘National Football League’ professional who had a notable career with the ‘Philadelphia Eagles’ from 1949 to 1962.
Famous birthdays on this day
Yes.No
Year of birth
Personality
1
1887
MN Roy was an Indian philosopher, revolutionary and political theorist who was one of the founders of the “Communist Party of India”.
2
1913
Bismillah Khan was a legendary classical musician who popularized the musical instrument ‘Shehnai’. For his mastery of the art, he was given the title ‘Ustad’.
3
1958
Gary Oldman is an English actor, filmmaker and musician known for playing versatile roles. He is best remembered for films such as ‘Dracula’, ‘Meanwhile’ and Stoker’s ‘Lawless’.
4
1976
Rachael MacFarlane is an American voice talent and singer best known for her voice work on shows such as Family Guy, American Dad, and Kids Next Door.
5
1978
Rani Mukerji is an Indian actress known for playing bold roles in Hindi films. Mukerji is best known for films like Mardaani, Hum Tum, Yuva and Hichki.
6
1980
Ronaldinho is a Brazilian footballer considered one of the best players of his generation. He is highly appreciated for his techniques and tricks.
7
1990
Darius Tiyon Miller is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Conclusion
To conclude, these were some of the historical events that occurred on March 21. Every day we publish history articles. Please continue checking our articles to stay up to date.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened today in history (March 21)?
Austrian Jewish communities were defined by law, Persia was officially renamed Iran, the USSR conducted its atmospheric nuclear test, Sunil Gavaskar scored the first of his 34 Test cricket centuries and more.
What famous person was born on this day (March 21)?
Indian philosopher MN Roy, renowned musician Ustad Bismillah Khan, English actor Gary Oldman and many other celebrities were born today.
What artistic and cultural events happened today?
Anna Magnani and Ernest Borgnine won Oscars at the 28th Academy Awards, the American medical drama series “Ben Casey,” starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, ended a five-season run on ABC-TV and further.
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