Historical Events
- John Galsworthy's "Strife" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- George van Renesse, Dutch pianist and music director, born in Zaamslag, Netherlands (d. 1994)
- Hans Erni, Swiss painter and sculptor, born in Lucerne, Switzerland (d. 2015)
- Helen Octavia Dickens, American physician and gynaecologist (1st black women admitted to US College of Surgeons), born in Dayton, Ohio (d. 2001)
About February 21, 1909
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot