April 21st is officially World Creativity and Innovation Day & Kindergarten Day.
We made it to day 111 of the year and there’s 254 days left to go until we reach the new year.
If today is a special day for either you or a loved one, you should check out these historical events and facts about this day that helped shape the world we live in today.
Did you know that on this day in 1984, Forever 21 was founded? The company’s first store was opened in Los Angeles.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about April 21st in history!
What Events Happened On April 21 In History?
2019 Climate change activist Greta Thunberg gave a speech in London, leading to protests across the city for four days.
2003 American singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone died at 70 from breast cancer.
1997 American Psychologist Timothy Leary and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry were launched into orbit after being cremated.
1995 The FBI arrested an American terrorist, Timothy McVeigh, who was responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing.
1989 George W. Bush and Edward W. Rose shared ownership of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
1984 Fashion store Forever 21 was founded in Los Angeles.
1956 Legend Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” smashed the charts reaching #1.
1934 The Surgeon’s Photograph, the most famous photo of the Loch Ness Monster, was published.
1820 While observing a compass needle, scientist Hans Christian Ørsted discovered electromagnetism.
1789 The first vice president of the United States, John Adams, was sworn in.
1536 Thomas Cromwell started plotting how to kill his wife, Anne Boleyn.
753 BC Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.
Famous People Born On April 21
Is today is your birthday? If so, did you know that James McAvoy was also born on this day? Here are more famous people born on this day.
1926 Elizabeth II
English Queen
- Age:
- 96 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1995 Thomas Doherty
Scottish Actor
- Age:
- 27 years old
- Born In:
- Scotland, UK
1979 James McAvoy
Scottish Actor
- Age:
- 43 years old
- Born In:
- Scotland, UK
1947 Iggy Pop
American Musician
- Age:
- 75 years old
- Born In:
- Michigan, USA
Special Holidays On April 21
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Being creative and coming up with new ways to do things can be incredibly tough for some people - at least at first! We’re here today to encourage you to test the limits of your ability to create new things. So go fiddle with something and try to make it better, or just get creative!
National Kindergarten Day
Today is a pretty special day, as it honors the birthday of Friedrich Wilhelm August Frobel, the man who created the world's first kindergarten. There's no better way to celebrate Kindergarten Day than by thanking your kindergarten teacher or even sharing your own experiences as a teacher!
April 21 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
For those of you who were born on April 21, your star sign is Taurus.
Taurus is the second astrological sign in the zodiac. Taureans are knowledgeable beings and will reflect deeply on everything in life. They’ll think about relationships, careers, the world around them.
Those of you that were born in April have the Diamond birthstone. Diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas,” which means “invincible” or “unbreakable.” Before engaging in battle, warriors wore diamonds to give them strength, courage, and “invincible” protection.
People born on this day were likely conceived the previous year on July 29th.
