Welcome to another bright day in May. There’s always something or the other happening around the world. The world, being so large, has witnessed infinite inventions, innovations, achievements, and other milestones in the past. You can do something amazing today, and maybe it is something that we write about in the Today column in the coming years. We, at Brag Social, try to keep you updated with all the happenings of the past and present. Let’s read about the historical milestones of May 21.
1506: Christopher Columbus died
The great Italian explorer Christopher Columbus died in 1506 on the same date because of heart failure. Born on 31 October 1451, he dies at the age of 55 in Valladolid, Spain. However, he died disappointed. Columbus felt he was mistreated by his patron, King Ferdinand of Spain. He explored Central America, South America, and the West Indies.
1790: Paris Divides into 48 zones
The National Constituent Assembly created 48 territorial and administrative divisions to replace the 60 districts. This was by a decree of 21 May 1790, sanctioned by King Louis XVI on 27 June. Also, each section had a civil committee, a revolutionary committee, and an armed force.
1881: The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton
The American Red Cross is also known as The American National Red Cross. It is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross is a non-profit organization. Clara Barton was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk.
1908 1st horror movie, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde premieres in Chicago
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde was a silent horror film starring Hobart Bosworth and Betty Harte in her film debut. Otis Turner directed it, while William N. Selig produced. The movie was based on the novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
1927: Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris completing the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic
The aviator Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo nonstop airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Lindbergh was just 25 years old when he completed the trip. Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator, author, military officer, inventor, and activist.
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