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Historical events for
Saturday, 21 October 2028

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  • Birth

    Alphonse de Lamartine

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

    † 28/2/1869
  • Birth

    Alfred Nobel

    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.

    † 10/12/1896
  • Birth

    Dizzy Gillespie

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

    † 6/1/1993
  • Birth

    Celia Cruz

    Cuba

    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.

    † 16/7/2003
  • Birth

    José Maria Pedroto

    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.

    † 8/1/1985
  • Birth

    Manuel Faria

    Portugal

    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.

  • Birth

    Carrie Fisher

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

    † 27/12/2016
  • Birth

    Kim Kardashian

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

  • History

    Death of Martim Moniz (Legend)

    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.

  • History

    Discovery of the Strait of Magellan

    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.

  • History

    Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar

    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.

  • History

    Opening of the Guggenheim Museum in New York

    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.