1188
Feast Day of Saint Pepin
Saint Pepin, also known as Pepinus, was a Frankish bishop who lived in the 8th century. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on February 21.
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1546
Council of Trent Begins
The Council of Trent was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church that was convened to address the Protestant Reformation. The council began its first session on February 21, 1546 and lasted until 1563.
1821
Missionary John Smith Arrives in India
John Smith, an English Baptist missionary, arrived in Serampore, India on February 21, 1821. He went on to establish numerous churches and schools throughout India as part of the Baptist missionary movement.
1934
Abdication of King Alfonso XIII of Spain
On February 21, 1934, King Alfonso XIII of Spain abdicated his throne following the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic. This marked a significant political and religious shift in Spain's history.
1965
Martyrdom of Malcolm X
Malcolm X, a prominent leader in the Nation of Islam and the black nationalist movement, was assassinated on February 21, 1965 in New York City. His death was a significant event in the history of the civil rights and Black Power movements.