October 21

    What happened on October 21 in history

    6 events fall on October 21, from 1805 to 1966. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 21

    1. 1805

      The Battle of Trafalgar

      Nelson defeats the French and Spanish fleets and is killed.

      Play the 19th century round

    2. 1854

      Nightingale sails for Scutari

      She leaves with thirty-eight nurses for the Crimean hospitals.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1879

      Edison tests a lasting light bulb

      A carbon filament lamp burns for over thirteen hours.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1879

      Edison's lamp burns

      A carbon filament lamp stays alight for more than thirteen hours in Menlo Park.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1959

      The Guggenheim opens

      Wright's spiral museum receives its first visitors in New York.

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

    6. 1966

      The Aberfan disaster

      A colliery spoil tip slides onto a Welsh village school, killing 116 children.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

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