February 21 in History

21 February in History – 105 years ago

Battle of Verdun

Europe 1916: Battle of Verdun

In February 1916, the Germans launched an attack on Verdun. The German plan was not so much... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Europe 1916: Battle of Verdun
Europe 1916
Battle of Verdun
In February 1916, the Germans launched an attack on Verdun. The German plan was not so much to...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 100: Empire of Aksum
Northern Africa 100
Empire of Aksum
Traditionally Jewish since the time of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the East African...
 

Starting on 21 February 1972

US President Nixon visits China

All Events on 21 February

ends   1981
Border conflict between Ecuador and Peru
starts   1972
US President Nixon visits China
starts   1966
Neo-Ba’athists seize power in Syria
starts   1946
British Commonwealth forces occupy parts of Japan
1921
Reza Khan seizes power in Persia
ends   1917
British retake Sinai Peninsula
starts   1916
Battle of Verdun
ends   1897
British conquer Kingdom of Benin
1887
Venezuela severs relations with Britain over border dispute
297
Picts and Scoti attack Hadrian’s Wall
100
Aksumite Empire established

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