August 21

    What happened on August 21 in history

    3 events fall on August 21, from 1911 to 1991. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 21

    1. 1911

      The Mona Lisa is stolen

      A Louvre employee walks out with the painting under his smock.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    2. 1959

      Hawaii becomes a state

      The fiftieth state joins the union.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1991

      The Soviet coup collapses

      Crowds and army defections defeat the hardliners in three days.

      Play the 20th century round

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