Here are ten significant world events that occurred on February 21 throughout history:
1804 – First Steam Locomotive Journey: The world's first recorded railway journey took place as Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive hauled a train along the tramway of the Penydarren Ironworks in Wales.
1848 – Publication of "The Communist Manifesto": Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published "The Communist Manifesto," outlining the principles of communism and influencing political thought worldwide.
1878 – First Telephone Directory Issued: The world's first telephone directory was published in New Haven, Connecticut.
1916 – Battle of Verdun Begins: One of World War I's longest and most brutal battles, the Battle of Verdun, commenced between French and German forces, resulting in an estimated one million casualties over nine months. ON THIS DAY
1925 – First Issue of The New Yorker Published: The inaugural issue of "The New Yorker" magazine was published, marking the beginning of a publication renowned for its commentary, fiction, and journalism.
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| From Polaroid Collection by fashion Photog Marco Glaviano. Model Paulina Porizkova 1970s |
1952 – Bengali Language Movement Protests: In Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), students protested for the recognition of their language, Bengali, leading to police opening fire and killing several protesters.
1965 – Assassination of Malcolm X: Civil rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City while delivering a speech, marking a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement.
1972 – Nixon's Visit to China: U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived in China, marking the first visit by a U.S. president to the People's Republic of China and a significant step in normalizing relations between the two nations.
1995 – First Solo Pacific Balloon Flight: American adventurer Steve Fossett became the first person to make a solo flight across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon, landing in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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