April 21

    What happened on April 21 in history

    3 events fall on April 21, from 753 BC to 1918. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 21

    1. 753 BC

      The traditional founding of Rome

      Romulus is said to have marked out the city's boundary on the Palatine Hill.

      Play the Ancient & classical round

    2. 1836

      The Battle of San Jacinto

      Texan forces defeat Santa Anna in eighteen minutes and win independence.

      Read about Battle of the AlamoPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1918

      The Red Baron is shot down

      Manfred von Richthofen is killed pursuing a plane low over the Somme.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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