March 21: What Happened on This Day in History
March 21st marks the 80th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 81st in case of leap years). There are 285 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on March 21st in history, famous birthdays on March 21st, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to March 21.
What happened on March 21?
Here's what happened on March 21st in history:
- 2013: A devastating car bomb attack at the Jalozai refugee camps near Peshawar, Pakistan, resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 30 injuries, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
- 2008: French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a significant reduction in France's airborne nuclear weapons, decreasing the arsenal by one-third to fewer than 300 warheads. This strategic decision reflects a potential shift in France's defense and disarmament policy.
- 2006: Laila Freivalds steps down from her position as Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs following sustained criticism of her performance and leadership.
- 1990: The television show 'Normal Life', starring Moon Unit and Dweezil Zappa, debuts on CBS-TV, offering a new entertainment option for viewers.
- 1987: Professional soccer player Ruud Gullit was transferred from PSV Eindhoven to AC Milan for a substantial fee of 17 million Dutch guilders, marking a significant moment in European football transfer history.
- 1986: The New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant trading day with 199.22 million shares traded, indicating substantial market activity and investor engagement.
- 1983: A notable printing error occurs on Time Magazine's cover, where the word 'control' is mistakenly printed as 'contol'. The entire print run is recalled, making this a rare and memorable publishing mistake.
- 1978: The San Diego Padres baseball team fired Al Dark during spring training, making him the second manager in the team's history to be dismissed during this preparatory period.
- 1977: On March 21, 1977, a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Bandar Abbas area near the Persian Gulf, causing significant destruction and human suffering. The seismic event resulted in 167 fatalities and 556 injuries, with extensive damage spanning approximately 550 square kilometers north of Bandar Abbas. The disaster left around 7,000 people homeless, creating a humanitarian crisis in the region.
- 1975: Fabricio Oberto, a notable Argentine basketball player who would later play for the San Antonio Spurs, was born on this date. Oberto would become an important international basketball player and NBA champion.
What famous birthdays are on March 21?
On March 21st there are the following famous birthdays:
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Gary Oldman (1958)Acclaimed English actor known for transformative roles in films like 'Darkest Hour', 'Harry Potter', and 'Dracula'.
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Solomon Burke (1940)Legendary soul and R&B singer who significantly influenced American music, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 for his...
![Matthew Broderick]()
Matthew Broderick (1962)Matthew Broderick is an acclaimed American actor known for iconic roles in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', 'The Producers', and 'WarGames', who...
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Russ Meyer (1922)Influential American filmmaker known for pioneering sexploitation cinema and creating cult classic films with distinctive visual style and...
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Rosie O'Donnell (1962)Rosie O'Donnell is a multi-talented American comedian, actress, and talk show host who won two Emmy Awards in 1998 for her groundbreaking...
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Françoise Dorléac (1942)Talented French actress and sister of Catherine Deneuve, Françoise was a rising star who tragically died in a car accident at just 25 years...
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Timothy Dalton (1946)Timothy Dalton is a renowned British actor best known for portraying James Bond in two films during the late 1980s, bringing a more serious...
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Marie-Christine Barrault (1944)Renowned French actress known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Cousin, Cousine' (1976), she is part of the famous Barrault theatrical family...
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Eddie Money (1949)Eddie Money was a prominent American rock musician known for hit songs like 'Take Me Home Tonight' and 'Two Tickets to Paradise'.
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Scott Eastwood (1986)Scott Eastwood is an American actor and model, son of legendary actor Clint Eastwood, known for his roles in action and drama films like...
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Who died on March 21?
On March 21st the following celebrities died:
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Michael Redgrave (1985)Renowned British stage and film actor known for his performances in classic movies like 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'The Browning Version'.
![Macdonald Carey]()
Macdonald Carey (1994)Prominent American actor best known for his long-running role in the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'.
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Ludmilla Tchérina (2004)Renowned French ballerina, choreographer, and actress who had a distinguished career in performing arts during the mid-20th century.
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Dack Rambo (1994)American television actor known for roles in 'Dallas' and 'Another World', who struggled with personal challenges including his twin...
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Lili Damita (1994)French actress and wife of Hollywood star Errol Flynn, known for her roles in early sound films and her tumultuous marriage to the famous...
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Ernie Wise (1999)Legendary British comedian who formed the iconic comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, one of the most popular comedy partnerships in UK...
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Alberta Watson (2015)Canadian actress known for her roles in television series like 'La Femme Nikita' and 'Nikita', who passed away in 2015 after a notable...
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- Andrew Grove (2016)
Legendary Hungarian-American engineer who transformed Intel into a global technology powerhouse.
- Galina Ulanova (1998)
Legendary Russian prima ballerina assoluta who revolutionized ballet in the 20th century, considered one of the greatest dancers of her...
What day of the year is March 21?
March 21st marks the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 81st in case of leap years).
There are 285 days remaining until the end of the year.
March 21st is the 21st day of the month of March.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day March 21?
The zodiac sign associated with March 21st is Aries according to the Western Zodiac.
