On this day in history
What happened on 21 January
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 21 January. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- King Louis XVI of France was executedWorld
- Vladimir Lenin died in MoscowWorld
- Concorde made its first commercial flightScience
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.