November 21 in History
November 21 is the birthday of Liz (South Korean singer) (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Alice Brock (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for November 21, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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John Bale, English bishop and historian was born in 1495, while Columbanus, Irish missionary and saint died in 615.
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Famous people born on November 21
Famous people who died on November 21
2014
John H. Land (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
John H. Land, American soldier and politician (born 1920)
2013
Tôn Thất Đính (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
South Vietnamese military officer and politician (1926–2013)
2012
Emily Squires (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American television producer and director (1941–2012)
2010
Norris Church Mailer (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American writer; widow of Norman Mailer (1949–2010)
2010
David Nolan (politician) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Founder of the Libertarian Party of the US (1943–2010)
2010
Margaret Taylor-Burroughs (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American writer, artist and educator (1915–2010)
2007
Fernando Fernán Gómez (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Spanish actor and film director (1921–2007)
2005
Alfred Anderson (veteran) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Chairman of the local branch of the Royal British Legion
What happened on November 21
- 2022
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java kills between 335 and 602 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2021
An SUV plows through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing six and injuring 62.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Tesla launches the SUV Cybertruck. A gaffe occurs during the launch event when its "unbreakable" windows shatter during demonstration.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
Robert Mugabe formally resigns as President of Zimbabwe, after thirty-seven years in office.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
The government of Belgium imposes a security lockdown on Brussels, including the closure of shops, schools, and public transportation, due to potential terrorist attacks.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
A stampede in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe caused by the police firing tear gas kills at least eleven people and injures 40 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
Fifty-four people are killed when the roof of a shopping center collapses in Riga, Latvia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
Massive protests start in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych suspended signing the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
At least 28 are wounded after a bomb is thrown onto a bus in Tel Aviv.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
A mine explosion in Heilongjiang, China kills 108.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Anti-Syrian Lebanese politician and government minister Pierre Gemayel is assassinated in suburban Beirut.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election is held, giving rise to massive protests and controversy over the election's integrity.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Dominica is hit by the most destructive earthquake in its history. The northern half of the island sustains the most damage, especially the town of Portsmouth. In neighboring Guadeloupe, one person is killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The Paris Club agrees to write off 80% (up to $100 billion) of Iraq's external debt.
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Editor's picks
Born on November 21
- 1495 — John Bale, English bishop and historian (died 1563)
- 1567 — Anne de Xainctonge, French saint, founded the Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin (died 1621)
- 1631 — Catharina Questiers, Dutch poet (died 1669)
Died on November 21
- 615 — Columbanus, Irish missionary and saint (born 543)
- 933 — Al-Tahawi, Arab imam and scholar (born 853)
- 1011 — Reizei, emperor of Japan (born 950)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for November 21
Quick answers
Who was born on November 21? Liz (South Korean singer) (2004), Rico Lewis (2004), Rizky Ridho (2001).
Who died on November 21? Alice Brock (2024), Lou Cutell (2021), David Cassidy (2017).
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