Historical events for
Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Alphonse de Lamartine, born October 21, 1790, was a French poet and politician.

Alfred Nobel, born October 21, 1833, was a Swedish inventor and industrialist best known for creating the Nobel Prize. He died on December 10, 1896, after a life of innovation, including the invention of dynamite.

Dizzy Gillespie, born October 21, 1917, was one of the greatest trumpet players and composers in the history of jazz.

Célia Cruz, born on October 21, 1925, was one of the most iconic Cuban singers, known as the "Queen of Salsa". He passed away on July 16, 2003, leaving a legacy that endures in Latin and international music.

José Maria Pedroto, born on October 21, 1928, was a great Portuguese football player and coach. He passed away on January 8, 1985 and is known as "The Master", one of the most influential figures in Portuguese football.

Manuel Faria, born on October 21, 1955, is the guitarist for Trovante, an emblematic band of Portuguese rock. His contribution to Portuguese music continues to be remembered by the public and his fans.

Carrie Fisher, born October 21, 1956, was an American actress and writer.

Kim Kardashian, born October 21, 1980, is an American businesswoman and media personality.

According to legend, Martim Moniz died on October 21, 1147, during the siege of Lisbon. By sacrificing himself to prevent the closing of a city gate, he allowed D. Afonso Henriques' forces to enter, helping to conquer Lisbon.

On October 21, 1520, Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Strait of Magellan, a crucial passage connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific. This discovery was one of the great achievements of the first circumnavigation of the globe.

On October 21, 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place, in which the British Royal Navy, under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson, defeated the fleets of France and Spain, consolidating British dominance over the seas.

On October 21, 1897, British physicist J. J. Thomson announced the discovery of the electron, a milestone in the history of physics.

On October 21, 1917, the first jazz concert recorded by the "Original Dixieland Jass Band" was held.

On October 21, 1959, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum opened in New York, one of the most iconic modern art institutions in the world. The building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an architectural masterpiece.