What Happened on September 21, 1921

Historical Events

  • A storage silo at a BASF fertiliser producing plant explodes in Oppau, Germany, 500—600 killed
  • Pope Benedictus XV donates 1 million lire to feed Russians

Famous Deaths

  • George Foottit, English clown, dies at 57
  • José Celso Barbosa, Puerto Rican physician, sociologist and political leader, dies at 64
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About September 21, 1921

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo