AP Today in History
May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd on a leap year) on the Gregorian calendar.http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gregorian1.html The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Gemini. http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/Gemini.htm
May 21 is celebrated around the world as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The United Nations sanctioned the day in 2002, as a means of opening dialogue on cultural differences and diversity, which is the reason that day is often referred to as Diversity Day.http://www.un.org//depts/dhl/cultural_diversity World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was first conceived after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The stark cultural divides and conflict led to the UN developing a day for those issues to be dealt with in a open and cooperative forum.http://www.un.org//depts/dhl/cultural_diversity
The 1980s
- 1988: In an attempt ease political and ethnic tensions in the Soviet republics of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mikhail Gorbachev consolidates his power.
The 1960s
- 1960: Over 5,000 are killed after an Earthquake hits Valdivia, Chile.
May 21 1927
1927: Charles Lindbergh completed the first non-stop cross- Atlantic Ocean flight, going from New York City to Paris in 33 hours.
The 1800s
- 1881: The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton
May 21 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Cheney Speech Reaction (2009)
Holidays and Observances
- World Day for Cultural Diversity
- Montenegro - Independence Day
Famous Birthdays
- 1967: Lisa Edelstein - House M.D.
- 1959: Al Franken - SNL Alum
- 1952: Mr. T - Rocky III
Famous Deaths
- 1935: Jane Addams - Nobel laureate
Music Chart Toppers
Top Box Office Movies
References
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