Sunday, February 21, 2021

History for February 21

History for February 21 - On-This-Day.com
Sam Peckinpah 1925 - Director
  • 1804 - The first self-propelled locomotive on rails was demonstrated in Wales.
  • 1842 - John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
  • 1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
  • 1904 - The National Ski Association was formed in Ishpeming, MI.
  • 1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun began in France. The battle ended on December 18, 1916 with a French victory over Germany.
  • 1965 - Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City at the age of 39 by assassins identified as Black Muslims.

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