It happenned on a… 21 April

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

A crowd gathers to view the unveiling of the Goddess of Democracy statue, built by the protesters, on Tiananmen Square at the end of May 1989. The statue was destroyed less than a week later as the violent crackdowns began.

1989

In Beijing, around 100,000 students gather in Tiananmen Square to commemorate Chinese reform leader Hu Yaobang.

1984

After 37 weeks Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” is knocked off as top album by “Footloose”.

1982

Baseball: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first pitcher to record 300 saves.

1977

“Annie” opened on Broadway.

1967

Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles completed the sessions for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

1956

Elvis Presley’s 1st hit record, “Heartbreak Hotel”, becomes #1.

1934

The “Surgeon’s Photograph”, the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, is published in the Daily Mail (in 1999, it is revealed to be a hoax).

1904

Ty Cobb makes his pro debut for Augusta (South Atlantic League).