On this day in history

What happened on 21 April

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 21 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. Rome was founded according to legend by RomulusWorld
  2. Queen Elizabeth II was born in LondonWorld
  3. First successful kidney transplant was performedScience

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.