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21 May 2023
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2024 - The Greenfield tornado, estimated to have produced winds in excess of 309 miles per hour (497 km/h), moved across Iowa.2024 EF4 tornado in Iowa, U.S.
Anniversary
2015 - Islamic State militants entered the ancient city of Palmyra.Salafi jihadist militant organisation
Anniversary
2014 - A Taiwanese man carried out a stabbing spree on a Taipei Metro train, killing four people and injuring 24 others.Fatal stabbing spree in Taiwan
Anniversary
2005 - The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U.S.Rail-based amusement park ride
Anniversary
1998 - Indonesian president Suharto resigned after a collapse of support for his presidency amid economic and political crises, ending 32 years in power.President of Indonesia from 1967 to 1998
Historical events
No items available.
Notable births
No items available.
Notable deaths
Died
2026 - Kyle Busch, American race car driver and owner (born 1985)American racing driver (1985–2026)
Died
2025 - Gerry Connolly, American politician, U.S. Representative from Virginia's 11th congressional district (born 1950)American politician (1950–2025)
Died
2024 - Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, Polish composer (born 1953)Polish composer (1953–2024)
Died
2020 - Alan Merten, fifth President of George Mason University (born 1941)American academic administrator (1941–2020)
Died
2019 - Rik Kuypers, Belgian film director (born 1925)Belgian film director (1925–2019)
Died
2019 - Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan writer (born 1971)Kenyan writer and editor (1971–2019)
Died
2016 - Nick Menza, American drummer and songwriter (born 1964)American drummer (1964–2016)
Sky
Moon phase
New Moon
2.2% illuminated
Lunar age: 1.4 days
Sun zodiac
Gemini
0.19 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Moon zodiac
Gemini
21.94 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.