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January 21 - Today in History
January 21st, most peculiarly known as (American) national hug day, most notably saw the execution of Louis XVI in 1793. Most recently, in 2008, this day was named “Black Monday” after worldwide stock markets plummeted. FTSE 100 had its biggest ever one-day points fall, European stocks closed with their worst result since 11 September 2001, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15%.
US President Jimmy Carter pardoned drafte evaders of the Vietnam War in 1977, while just one year earlier, the Concorde flew its first commercial flight.
Car manufacturer Opel produced its first automobile on this day in 1899, while in 1925, Albania declared itself a republic.
Several important births on this day, including Christian Dior (1905), and Microsoft’s co-founder Paul Allen (1953).
Vladimir Lenin died on the same day in 1924, with George Orwell passing away 26 years later, in 1950.
Events
1189 – Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade.
1793 – After being found guilty of treason by the French Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine.
1954 – The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), is launched in Groton, Connecticut by Mamie Eisenhower, the First Lady of the United States.
1977 – President Jimmy Carter pardons nearly all American Vietnam War draft evaders, some of whom had emigrated to Canada.
1999 – War on Drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kg (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board.
2008 – Black Monday in worldwide stock markets. FTSE 100 had its biggest ever one-day points fall, European stocks closed with their worst result since 11 September 2001, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15%.
Births
1956 – Geena Davis, American actress
Deaths
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