February 21
Find out what the world looked like on February 21 in the most popular years: events, famous birthdays, music, movies, etc..
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2018
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2018.
2016
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2016.
2015
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2015.
2014
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2014.
2012
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2012.
2011
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2011.
2010
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2010.
2008
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican).
In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits.
Spy School, directed by Mark Blutman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008.
Beverly Hills Dead by Stuart Woods was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2008.
2007
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2007.
2006
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2006.
2004
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2004.
2003
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2003.
2002
Famous people born on this day include Prince Michael Jackson II.
In that special week people in US were listening to U Got It Bad by Usher.
Abandon, directed by Stephen Gaghan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2002.
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2002.
2001
Famous people born on this day include Isabella Acres.
In that special week people in US were listening to Ms. Jackson by OutKast.
Emil und die Detektive, directed by Franziska Buch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001.
The Brethren by John Grisham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2001.
2000
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Yuto Miyazawa.
In UK Rise by Gabrielle was in the top 5 hits.
Atlantis Found by Clive Cussler was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 2000.
1999
Famous people born on this day include Jesus Oviedo.
In that special week people in US were listening to Angel Of Mine by Monica.
Angel's Dance, directed by David L. Corley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999.
In Danger'S Path by W. E. B. Griffin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1999.
1998
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1998.
1997
Famous people born on this day include Oscar Enestad.
In UK Where Do You Go by No Mercy was in the top 5 hits.
Latin Boys Go to Hell, directed by Ela Troyano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997.
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1997.
1996
Famous people born on this day include Sophie Turner (actress).
In UK Spaceman by Babylon Zoo was in the top 5 hits.
Bottle Rocket, directed by Wes Anderson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996.
A Simple Path by Lucinda Vardey was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1996.
1995
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1995.
1994
Famous people born on this day include Hayley Orrantia.
In that special week people in US were listening to The Power Of Love by Celine Dion.
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, directed by Don Coscarelli, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994.
Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1994.
1993
Famous people born on this day include Steve Beleck.
In UK No Limit by 2 Unlimited was in the top 5 hits.
Run and Kill, directed by Hin Sing 'Billy' Tang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1993.
The General'S Daughter by Nelson DeMille was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1993.
1992
The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Phil Jones.
In UK Stay by Shakespear's Sister was in the top 5 hits.
Vacas, directed by Julio Medem, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992.
Den Of Thieves by James B. Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1992.
1991
Famous people born on this day include Riyad Mahrez.
In UK 3AM Eternal by The KLF featuring The Children Of The Revolution was in the top 5 hits.
Khoon Ka Karz, directed by Mukul Anand, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991.
The Fourth K by Mario Puzo was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1991.
1990
Famous people born on this day include Cory Kennedy.
In UK Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor was in the top 5 hits.
A Tale of Springtime, directed by Éric Rohmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990.
Counterattack by W. E. B. Griffin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1990.
1989
Famous people born on this day include Corbin Bleu.
In UK Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney was in the top 5 hits.
Je suis le seigneur du château, directed by Régis Wargnier, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1989.
Spy Hook by Len Deighton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1989.
1988
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include D J White.
In UK I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits.
The Tenants Of Time by Thomas Flanagan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1988.
1987
Famous people born on this day include Ellen Page.
In that special week people in US were listening to Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, directed by Chuck Russell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987.
Across China by Peter Jenkins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1987.
1986
Famous people born on this day include Charlotte Church.
In that special week people in US were listening to How Will I Know by Whitney Houston.
Caravaggio, directed by Derek Jarman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986.
Comet by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1986.
1985
Famous people born on this day include Georgios Samaras.
In that special week people in US were listening to Careless Whisper by Wham!.
Morons from Outer Space, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985.
Citizen Hughes by Michael Drosnin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1985.
1984
Famous people born on this day include Jessica Miller (fashion model).
In UK Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood was in the top 5 hits.
Swann in Love, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984.
The Story Of Henri Tod by William F. Buckley Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1984.
1983
Famous people born on this day include Mélanie Laurent.
In that special week people in US were listening to Baby, Come To Me by Patti Austin.
Sheer Madness, directed by Margarethe von Trotta, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983.
Foundation'S Edge by Isaac Asimov was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1983.
1982
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1982.
1981
Famous people born on this day include Floor Jansen.
In UK Vienna by Ultravox was in the top 5 hits.
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen, directed by Clive Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981.
Brain by Robin Cook was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1981.
1980
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Tiziano Ferro.
In UK Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials was in the top 5 hits.
Foxes, directed by Adrian Lyne, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1980.
1979
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1979.
1978
Famous people born on this day include Kumail Nanjiani.
In that special week people in US were listening to Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees.
Bye Bye Monkey, directed by Marco Ferreri, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978.
The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1978.
1977
Famous people born on this day include Marina Graziani.
In that special week people in US were listening to Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Slap Shot, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977.
Storm Warning by Jack Higgins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1977.
1976
The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Ryan Smyth.
In UK December '63 by The Four Seasons was in the top 5 hits.
The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1976.
1975
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1975.
1974
The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Roberto Heras.
In UK Tiger Feet by Mud was in the top 5 hits.
The House of Seven Corpses, directed by Paul Harrison, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974.
Burr by Gore Vidal was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1974.
1973
Famous people born on this day include Justin Sane.
In that special week people in US were listening to Crocodile Rock by Elton John.
Don Juan (Or If Don Juan Were a Woman), directed by Roger Vadim, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1973.
1972
Famous people born on this day include Audrey Pulvar.
In UK Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip was in the top 5 hits.
Piya Ka Ghar, directed by Basu Chatterjee, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972.
Beyond Freedom And Dignity by B. F. Skinner was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1972.
1971
Famous people born on this day include Randy Blythe.
In that special week people in US were listening to One Bad Apple by The Osmonds.
One Brief Summer, directed by John Mackenzie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971.
Crime In America by Ramsey Clark was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1971.
1970
Famous people born on this day include Michael Slater.
In UK Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse was in the top 5 hits.
Dernier domicile connu, directed by José Giovanni, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970.
The Peter Principle by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1970.
1969
Famous people born on this day include James Dean Bradfield.
In UK (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner was in the top 5 hits.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, directed by Ronald Neame, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969.
A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1969.
1968
The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Terry Allen.
In that special week people in US were listening to Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra.
Hour of the Wolf, directed by Ingmar Bergman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968.
The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1968.
1967
Famous people born on this day include Leroy Burrell.
In UK I'm A Believer by The Monkees was in the top 5 hits.
Master Stroke, directed by Michele Lupo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967.
Waiting For Winter by John O'Hara was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1967.
1966
Famous people born on this day include Bronwen Booth.
In that special week people in US were listening to Lightnin' Strikes by Lou Christie.
Lord Love a Duck, directed by George Axelrod, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966.
Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1966.
1965
Famous people born on this day include Jayson Meyer in Regina.
In UK I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers was in the top 5 hits.
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1965.
The Founding Father by Richard J. Whalen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1965.
1964
Famous people born on this day include Scott Kelly (astronaut).
In that special week people in US were listening to I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles.
Nightmare, directed by Freddie Francis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1964.
1963
The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include William Baldwin.
In that special week people in US were listening to Hey Paula by Paul and Paula.
Le vice et la vertu, directed by Roger Vadim, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1963.
1962
Famous people born on this day include David Foster Wallace.
In UK The Young Ones by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits.
Damn the Defiant!, directed by Lewis Gilbert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962.
Calories Don'T Count by Herman Taller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1962.
1961
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1961.
1960
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Laurent Petitguillaume.
In that special week people in US were listening to Teen Angel by Mark Dinning.
The Amazing Transparent Man, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960.
This Is My God by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1960.
1959
Famous people born on this day include José María Cano.
In UK As I Love You by Shirley Bassey was in the top 5 hits.
No Name on the Bullet, directed by Jack Arnold, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1959.
The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1959.
1958
Famous people born on this day include Mary Chapin Carpenter.
In that special week people in US were listening to At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors.
Paris Holiday, directed by Gerd Oswald, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958.
The White Witch by Elizabeth Goudge was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1958.
1957
Famous people born on this day include Julia Benjamin.
In that special week people in US were listening to Young Love by Tab Hunter.
The Delinquents, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957.
Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1957.
1956
Famous people born on this day include Charles Boustany.
In that special week people in US were listening to The Great Pretender by The Platters.
Meet Me in Las Vegas, directed by Roy Rowland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956.
No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1956.
1955
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1955.
1954
Famous people born on this day include Ivo Van Damme.
In UK Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert was in the top 5 hits.
Executive Suite, directed by Robert Wise, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954.
The Lady Of Arlington by Harnett T. Kane was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1954.
1953
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1953.
1952
The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Jean-Jacques Burnel.
At Sword's Point, directed by Lewis Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952.
Spark Of Life by Erich Maria Remarque was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1952.
1951
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1951.
1950
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1949
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1948
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1947
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1946
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1945
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1944
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1943
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1942
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1941
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1941.
1940
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1939
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1938
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1937
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1936
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1935
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1934
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1933
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1932
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1931
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1931.
1929
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1929.
1928
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1928.
1927
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1927.
1925
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1925.
1920
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1911
But much more happened, find out here: 21 February 1911.