On this day in history
February 21
American
1965Malcolm X is shot dead in Harlem by Nation of Islam gunmen as he begins a speech.
Malcolm X is shot dead in Harlem by Nation of Islam gunmen as he begins a speech.
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1972Richard Nixon lands in Beijing, the first American president to visit Communist China.
Richard Nixon lands in Beijing, the first American president to visit Communist China.
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1885The Washington Monument is dedicated in the capital.
The Washington Monument is dedicated in the capital.
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World
1848Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto in London.
Marx and Engels publish The Communist Manifesto in London.
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1916Germany opens the Battle of Verdun with a ten hour bombardment, beginning the longest battle of World War I.
Germany opens the Battle of Verdun with a ten hour bombardment, beginning the longest battle of World War I.
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