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Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on March 21st?

Discover major events and cultural milestones that happened on this day — organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

324 BCE, March 21

The Battle of Gaza occurs between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia, leading to Alexander's victory and the collapse of Persian rule.

1422 CE, March 21

King Henry V of England dies, leaving his infant son, Henry VI, as king.

1960 CE, March 21

The Sharpeville massacre in South Africa occurs as police open fire on a demonstration against apartheid, resulting in numerous deaths.

1963 CE, March 21

Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closes.

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