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Historical events & facts — April 21
What happened on April 21?
On April 21, 753 BC, according to tradition, Rome was founded by Romulus — legendarily the first of the seven kings of Rome. The city, born among the hills of Latium on the banks of the Tiber, would become the capital of the greatest empire in Western history. April 21 is celebrated today as Natale di Roma (Rome's birthday) with official city festivities.
On April 21, 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born at 17 Bruton Street, London — who on February 6, 1952 became Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. With a reign of more than 70 years — the longest in British history — she governed alongside more than 15 Prime Ministers from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss. She died on September 8, 2022 aged 96.
On April 21, 1960, Brasília, the new capital of Brazil, was inaugurated — built from scratch in the interior of the country in just four years. The project, driven by President Juscelino Kubitschek and designed by urban planner Lúcio Costa and architect Oscar Niemeyer, was the greatest planned urban construction project of the twentieth century. Brasília is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Notable birthdays — April 21
Famous people born on April 21
Humphry Repton
Humphry Repton was the last great designer of the classic phase of the English landscape garden, often regarded as the successor to Capability Brown. His style is thought of as the precursor of the more intricate and eclectic styles of the 19th century. His first name is often incorrectly spelt "Humphrey".
Efrem Zimbalist, Sr.
Efrem Zimbalist was a Russian and American concert violinist, composer, conductor and director of the Curtis Institute of Music.
Anthony Quinn
Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca, known as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican and American actor. He was known for his portrayal of earthy, passionate characters "marked by a brutal and elemental virility" in over 100 film, television and stage roles between 1936 and 2001. He was a two-time Academy Award winner, and was also nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award.
John Swinton of Kimmerghame
Major-General Sir John Swinton of Kimmerghame, was a British Army officer who served as Major-General commanding the Household Division and General Officer Commanding London District from 1976 until his retirement in 1979. He was the father of actress Tilda Swinton.
Easley Blackwood, Jr.
Easley Rutland Blackwood Jr. was an American professor of music, concert pianist, composer, and the author of books on music theory, including his research into the properties of microtonal tunings and traditional harmony.
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