
February 21
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on February 21. From 1900 until now.
February 21 is under the sign of Pisces.
Famous birthdays on this day include Alan Rickman (1946), Jennifer Love Hewitt (1979) and Ellen Page (1987).
Several movies were released around February 21 over the years, such as Trainspotting in 1996 directed by Danny Boyle and The Lady Eve in 1941 directed by Preston Sturges.
But much more happened on February 21 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around February 21 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 21?
Holidays
Events
- 2019 American-led intervention in the Syrian Civil War: The United States' allies France and the United Kingdom say they won't keep their troops in Syria after the United States pulls out. (The Washington Post)
- 2018 Operation Barkhane: Two French soldiers are killed after their armoured vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Mali. (France 24)
- 2017 War in North-West Pakistan: Multiple suicide bombers kill at least six people near a district court in Charsadda. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility for the attack. (Al Jazeera)
- 2016 Syrian Civil War: February 2016 Homs bombings: Twin bomb blasts hit the Syrian city of Homs with at least 57 people reportedly killed and more than 100 injured. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility. (Reuters) (AFP via Daily Mail) (BBC)February 2016 Sayyidah Zaynab bombings: At least 83 people are killed and 178 injured in a series of bombings in the Damascus suburb Sayyidah Zaynab, Rif Dimashq Governorate. ISIL again claims responsibility. (AFP via Yahoo! News) (CNN)
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Famous Birthday
Actor (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves).
Movie Actress.
American jazz singer, although may be...
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Famous Deaths
Actress / comedienne (3 Broadway Girls),...
Johannesburg, South Africa -- Actor...
American activist who came from humble...
British dancer, one of the world's...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 21 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2018 Drake - God's Plan
- 2017 Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
- 2016 Zayn - Pillowtalk
- 2015 Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
- 2014 Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
- 2013 Macklemore - Thrift Shop
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2012
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
- 2011 Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow
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2010
Ke$ha - TiK ToK
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2009
Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2017 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
- 2015 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2014 Passenger - Let Her Go
- 2013 The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- 2012 The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
- 2011 The Black Keys - Tighten Up
- 2010 Three Days Grace - Break
Books
Which were the most popular books released around February 21 over the years?
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