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April 21
Born on April 21? You're a Taurus with the Diamond birthstone.
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April 21 Zodiac Sign
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Element: Earth
reliablepatientpracticaldevotedgrounded
Birthstone
Diamond
Birth Flower
Daisy
Season
Spring
Numerology 7
A number of introspection, wisdom, and the search for truth.
April 21: This Day in History
- 753— According to Roman tradition, Romulus founded the city of Rome on this date, making it the city's traditional birthday.
- 1836— Sam Houston's Texan forces defeated the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence.
- 1910— Mark Twain died in Redding, Connecticut at the age of 74, one day after the return of Halley's Comet, which he had predicted.
- 1918— German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as the 'Red Baron,' was shot down and killed over France.
- 2016— Music icon Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota at the age of 57.
Famous Birthdays on April 21
- Charlotte Brontë (1816) — english novelist and author of jane eyre
- John Muir (1838) — scottish-american naturalist and founder of the sierra club
- Anthony Quinn (1915) — mexican-american actor known for zorba the greek
- Queen Elizabeth II (1926) — queen of the united kingdom from 1952 to 2022
- Andie MacDowell (1958) — american actress known for four weddings and a funeral
- Tony Romo (1980) — american nfl quarterback turned broadcaster
Did You Know? April 21 Fun Facts
- Mark Twain was born when Halley's Comet appeared in 1835 and died with its return in 1910, as he famously predicted.
- Queen Elizabeth II had two birthdays — her actual April 21 birthday and an official celebration in June.
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