September 21st What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1948 West Germany Berlin Blockade
21st September 1948 : During negotiations with Russia who have demanded the withdrawal of occupying troops from Germany, the Soviet Union has continued it's blockade with US and British aircraft delivering the much needed supplies to the city. It is hoped that current negotiations may lead to an end to the blockade blockade ended on for another 12 months.
21st September 1948 : During negotiations with Russia who have demanded the withdrawal of occupying troops from Germany, the Soviet Union has continued it's blockade with US and British aircraft delivering the much needed supplies to the city. It is hoped that current negotiations may lead to an end to the blockade blockade ended on for another 12 months.
1998 U.S.A. Clinton Grand Jury Testimony Shown On TV
21st September 1998 : Bill Clinton's testimony about his possible affair with Monica Lewinsky as shown on Public television for the first time. The president was forced to defend previous statements about the exact nature of his affair and whether he had previously lied under oath.
21st September 1998 : Bill Clinton's testimony about his possible affair with Monica Lewinsky as shown on Public television for the first time. The president was forced to defend previous statements about the exact nature of his affair and whether he had previously lied under oath.
1921 Germany Chemical Plant Explosion
21st September 1921 : An explosion at a chemical products plant in Oppau, Germany, killed an estimated 800 people.
21st September 1921 : An explosion at a chemical products plant in Oppau, Germany, killed an estimated 800 people.
1922 Canada Harvest Returns To Pre War Levels
21st September 1922 : Following a number of poor harvests in Canada and the interruption of the war, Canada will have it's best harvest for over a decade and it is hoped that in the next couple years harvests will return to pre-war levels.
21st September 1922 : Following a number of poor harvests in Canada and the interruption of the war, Canada will have it's best harvest for over a decade and it is hoped that in the next couple years harvests will return to pre-war levels.
1931 U.S.A. US Banking System Problems
21st September 1931 : As well as being the low point in the 30's depression years also was a testing time for the US banking system as Americans lost faith in the banking system meaning they decided to draw money out of their local banks which in turn caused over 800 banks to close by the end of the year
21st September 1931 : As well as being the low point in the 30's depression years also was a testing time for the US banking system as Americans lost faith in the banking system meaning they decided to draw money out of their local banks which in turn caused over 800 banks to close by the end of the year
1931 Great Britain Abandons Gold Standard
21st September 1931 : Great Britain decides to abandon the Gold Standard causing a minor panic in the American banking System.
21st September 1931 : Great Britain decides to abandon the Gold Standard causing a minor panic in the American banking System.
1937 Great Britain The Hobbit Published
21st September 1937 : J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," is first published which follows the quest of home-loving Bilbo Baggins.
21st September 1937 : J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," is first published which follows the quest of home-loving Bilbo Baggins.
1938 U.S.A. Hurricane
21st September 1938 : A hurricane with winds reaching 185 miles per hour often known as 1938 New England hurricane landed on seven new England States causing the deaths of nearly 700 and property damage estimated in the hundreds of millions. The Hurricane and resulting flooding left over 60,000 homeless.
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21st September 1938 : A hurricane with winds reaching 185 miles per hour often known as 1938 New England hurricane landed on seven new England States causing the deaths of nearly 700 and property damage estimated in the hundreds of millions. The Hurricane and resulting flooding left over 60,000 homeless.
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1938 Czechoslovakia Europe Accepts Germany Invasion Of Poland
21st September 1938 : In Europe politicians from France and England are accepting the price of peace is to allow Germany to take control of Czechoslovakia, of course the Czechs do not agree and many other countries and people around the world are questioning the wisdom of Great Britain and France backing down to Hitler believing he will make political capitol and make him think he can continue with his policies without British or French interference , only time will tell if they made the right decision.
21st September 1938 : In Europe politicians from France and England are accepting the price of peace is to allow Germany to take control of Czechoslovakia, of course the Czechs do not agree and many other countries and people around the world are questioning the wisdom of Great Britain and France backing down to Hitler believing he will make political capitol and make him think he can continue with his policies without British or French interference , only time will tell if they made the right decision.
1939 U.S.A. Neutrality Acts
21st September 1939 : Following the outbreak of war in Europe FDR goes before Congress and asks that the Neutrality Acts, a series of laws passed earlier in the decade, be amended to lift an embargo against sending military aid to countries in Europe facing the onslaught of Nazi aggression during World War II.
21st September 1939 : Following the outbreak of war in Europe FDR goes before Congress and asks that the Neutrality Acts, a series of laws passed earlier in the decade, be amended to lift an embargo against sending military aid to countries in Europe facing the onslaught of Nazi aggression during World War II.
1947 France French Grand Prix
21st September 1947 : The French Grand Prix returns after the war years and Louis Chrion wins with his Talbot Lago in Lyon
21st September 1947 : The French Grand Prix returns after the war years and Louis Chrion wins with his Talbot Lago in Lyon
1949 China Mao Tse Tung
21st September 1949 : The Communist People’s Republic of China is proclaimed under Mao Tse Tung.
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21st September 1949 : The Communist People’s Republic of China is proclaimed under Mao Tse Tung.
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1958 Iceland Cod War
21st September 1958 : Britain and Iceland have called a temporary halt to the COD WAR because a British Marine was taken sick with acute appendicitis, and the British skipper of the Frigate Diana asked the Icelandic coast guard ship Aeger for permission to sail into the Icelandic port where a hospital was located inside the Icelandic 12 mile zone, The Icelandic Government gave permission and the Marine is now in hospital in Iceland receiving treatment.
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21st September 1958 : Britain and Iceland have called a temporary halt to the COD WAR because a British Marine was taken sick with acute appendicitis, and the British skipper of the Frigate Diana asked the Icelandic coast guard ship Aeger for permission to sail into the Icelandic port where a hospital was located inside the Icelandic 12 mile zone, The Icelandic Government gave permission and the Marine is now in hospital in Iceland receiving treatment.
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1969 UK Squatters Evicted
21st September 1969 : 200 squatters members of the so called "London Street Commune" who have occupied 144 Piccadilly for the last 6 days are evicted when police storm the 100-room building.
21st September 1969 : 200 squatters members of the so called "London Street Commune" who have occupied 144 Piccadilly for the last 6 days are evicted when police storm the 100-room building.
1972 Philippines Martial Law Declared
21st September 1972 : Following a series of bombing and terrorist strikes against the government President Ferdinand E. Marcos declared martial law in the Philippines.
21st September 1972 : Following a series of bombing and terrorist strikes against the government President Ferdinand E. Marcos declared martial law in the Philippines.
1978 U.S.A. Housing Market
21st September 1978 : Speculation that the booming housing market could collapse if the government squeezes the credit money supply further is being made by House builders and other interested parties in the housing market.
21st September 1978 : Speculation that the booming housing market could collapse if the government squeezes the credit money supply further is being made by House builders and other interested parties in the housing market.
1979 U.S.A. Harrier Jump Jet crash
21st September 1979 : An RAF Harrier Jump Jet has crashed onto houses in a Cambridgeshire town, killing two men and a young boy. The Jet was involved in a midair collision when the two Harrier jump jets collided at about 8,000 ft.
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21st September 1979 : An RAF Harrier Jump Jet has crashed onto houses in a Cambridgeshire town, killing two men and a young boy. The Jet was involved in a midair collision when the two Harrier jump jets collided at about 8,000 ft.
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1989 Nigeria Terrorist Bombing Aircraft
21st September 1989 : A terrorist bomb is thought to be the cause of a French DC 10 jetliners crash in Southern Nigeria that killed all 171 people on board. The Moslem extremist group Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility.
21st September 1989 : A terrorist bomb is thought to be the cause of a French DC 10 jetliners crash in Southern Nigeria that killed all 171 people on board. The Moslem extremist group Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility.
1989 U.S.A. Colin Powell
21st September 1989 : Colin Powell the first African American is appointed as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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21st September 1989 : Colin Powell the first African American is appointed as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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1989 U.S.A. Hurricane Hugo
21st September 1989 : Hurricane Hugo lands in South Carolina with winds of 135 mph killing at least three and causing significant damage to property in the area.
21st September 1989 : Hurricane Hugo lands in South Carolina with winds of 135 mph killing at least three and causing significant damage to property in the area.
1998 Greece Possible War With Turkey
21st September 1998 : Due to the growing tensions with it's neighbors Turkey, Greece is to conscript women between the ages of 18 and 30 into military units to protect it's border area with Turkey.
21st September 1998 : Due to the growing tensions with it's neighbors Turkey, Greece is to conscript women between the ages of 18 and 30 into military units to protect it's border area with Turkey.
1999 Taiwan Earthquake
21st September 1999 : A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan kills thousands of people, causing billions of dollars in damages and leaves an estimated 100,000 homeless. The worst area was Tungshih, where virtually every building was damaged and the population of 60,000 was left without electricity, water or telephone service.
21st September 1999 : A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan kills thousands of people, causing billions of dollars in damages and leaves an estimated 100,000 homeless. The worst area was Tungshih, where virtually every building was damaged and the population of 60,000 was left without electricity, water or telephone service.
2004 Haiti Tropical Storm Jeanne
21st September 2004 : Tropical Storm Jeanne has caused severe flooding on the Island of Haiti leaving tens of thousands homeless and over 500 deaths. The 30% city of Port-de-Paix is now covered by water with just a few house tops visible and along the coast and nearby plantations are reported to be under water. And in the city of Gonaives where roads around the city were transformed into fast flowing rivers and 80% of the population is affected.
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21st September 2004 : Tropical Storm Jeanne has caused severe flooding on the Island of Haiti leaving tens of thousands homeless and over 500 deaths. The 30% city of Port-de-Paix is now covered by water with just a few house tops visible and along the coast and nearby plantations are reported to be under water. And in the city of Gonaives where roads around the city were transformed into fast flowing rivers and 80% of the population is affected.
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2007 Australia Wheat Crop fails
21st September 2007 : The Australian wheat crop has failed due to severe drought and combined with the problems of an outbreak of new crop diseases in Europe and the Americas, wheat prices have hit a new 10 year high with Australian wheat now fetching US$340 (£169) a ton. As the high prices enter the consumer food markets and in areas of world living in extreme poverty bread which is a staple food for the poor is becoming too expensive for many causing a series of protests.
21st September 2007 : The Australian wheat crop has failed due to severe drought and combined with the problems of an outbreak of new crop diseases in Europe and the Americas, wheat prices have hit a new 10 year high with Australian wheat now fetching US$340 (£169) a ton. As the high prices enter the consumer food markets and in areas of world living in extreme poverty bread which is a staple food for the poor is becoming too expensive for many causing a series of protests.
