On this day in 2025 - 4/21/2025
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4/21/2025 - On this day in 2025
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753 BC: According to legend, Romulus and Remus founded Rome, marking the traditional date for the city's establishment. This date is based on Roman historian Livy’s accounts, though archaeological evidence suggests earlier settlements.
1519: Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés landed on the coast of Veracruz, Mexico, initiating the conquest of the Aztec Empire. This event set the stage for Spain’s colonization of Mesoamerica.
1836: The Battle of San Jacinto took place during the Texas Revolution. Texian forces, led by Sam Houston, defeated the Mexican army under Antonio López de Santa Anna, securing Texas' independence in a decisive 18-minute battle.
1918: During World War I, German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, was shot down and killed near the Somme River in France. He was credited with 80 air combat victories, making him a legendary figure in aviation history.
1960: Brasília was officially inaugurated as Brazil’s capital, replacing Rio de Janeiro. Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and planner Lúcio Costa, the move aimed to promote development in Brazil’s interior.
1975: The Fall of Saigon was imminent as South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned amid the Vietnam War’s final stages. This signaled the collapse of South Vietnam’s government, with Saigon falling to North Vietnamese forces nine days later.
1989: Nintendo released the Game Boy in Japan, revolutionizing portable gaming. Its simple design and games like Tetris made it a global phenomenon, selling over 118 million units by 2010.
2016: Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday, becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Public celebrations included a walkabout in Windsor and a beacon-lighting ceremony.
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