May 21

    What happened on May 21 in history

    3 events fall on May 21, from 1502 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 May 21

    1. 1502

      Saint Helena is discovered

      A Portuguese navigator sights the island that will hold Napoleon.

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    2. 1927

      Lindbergh lands in Paris

      The Spirit of St Louis completes the first solo non-stop Atlantic flight.

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    3. 1991

      Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated

      A suicide bomber kills the former Indian prime minister at a rally.

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