May 21 in History
21 May in History – 215 years ago
Europe 1809: Battle of Aspern-Essling
The Austrian offensives of spring 1809 brought a swift response from Napoleon, who marched... SEE MORE…
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2008
Clashes between Lebanese government and Hezbollah
starts
1989
Crackdown in Tiananmen Square
starts
1982
British retake Falkland Islands from Argentina
ends
1948
Syria attacks Israel, but soon stalemates
ends
1916
Russians advance through Kermanshah
1916
German mission leaves Kabul
1911
French enter Fez, prompting German warning
starts
1900
Russian forces conquer Manchuria
1877
Romania declares independence
ends
1860
British purchase most of South Island from Māori
ends
1849
Hungarians recapture Buda Castle
1849
Russian agrees to support Austria in Hungary
ends
1849
Hungarians expel Austrians from most of Hungary
ends
1847
US march from El Paso to Saltillo
1840
British sovereignty proclaimed over all New Zealand
1815
Prussia annexes half of Saxony
ends
1813
Napoleon scores Pyrrhic victory over Allies at Bautzen
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1809
Austrians defeat Napoleon at Aspern-Essling
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1497
John Cabot explores coast of Newfoundland*
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366
Romans drive Alemanni from Gaul*
ends
363
Romans besiege and sack Maogamalcha*
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346
Unsuccessful Persian siege of Nisibis*
ends
300
Himyar conquers Hadramawt*
ends
276
Romans defeat Heruli raid into Asia Minor*
268
Romans defeat Goths at Nessos*
ends
86
Roman expedition under Flaccus allegedly crosses Sahara*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 21 May for purposes of Omniatlas
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