July 21

What happened on July 21 in history

3 events fall on July 21, from 356 BC to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 21

  1. 356 BC

    The Temple of Artemis burns

    One of the seven wonders is destroyed by arson at Ephesus.

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  2. 1925

    The Scopes trial verdict

    A Tennessee teacher is convicted of teaching evolution and fined a hundred dollars.

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  3. 1969

    Armstrong walks on the Moon

    He steps off the ladder shortly before three in the morning UTC.

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