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Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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4 Births
8 Events
12 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1838
John Muir, naturalist.
US 188 yrs ago
1916
Anthony Quinn, actor.
US Arts & Culture 110 yrs ago
1926
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.
US Politics & Government 100 yrs ago
1947
Iggy Pop's.
US 79 yrs ago

► Events on this day 8 entries

756
B.C., that is! According to legend, Rome was founded.
IT Geography & Exploration 1270 yrs ago
1836
Texans lead by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto.
US 190 yrs ago
1862
Congress establishes US Mint in Denver, Colorado.
US Politics & Government 164 yrs ago
1892
First buffalo is born in Golden Gate Park.
US 134 yrs ago
1918
The Red Baron (von Richthofen) shot down and killed in air battle.
US Military & War 108 yrs ago
1940
Quiz show "Take It or Leave It" first asked the $64 question on CBS.
US Media & Broadcasting 86 yrs ago
1972
Apollo 16's John Young & Charles Duke walked on the moon's surface.
US Space & Astronomy 54 yrs ago
1975
South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned after 10 years.
US Politics & Government 51 yrs ago