September 21st in History

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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'