September 21st in History
September 21st in History
- 1792: France becomes a republic, abolishing its monarchy
- 1915: Stonehenge sold at auction for 6,600 pounds
- 1917: Latvia proclaims independence
- 1964: Malta becomes independent within the British Commonwealth
- 1993: The first ever meeting between the Pope and the Israeli Chief Rabii takes place
September 21st birthdays
- 1756: John McAdam, Scottish road engineer after whom Tarmac is named
- 1866: H.G Wells, English writer
- 1948: Stephen King, US novelist
- 1950: Bill Murray, US comedy film actor; 'Ghostbusters'
