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September 21st in History
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September 21st in History
1792
: France becomes a republic, abolishing its monarchy
1915
: Stonehenge sold at auction for 6,600 pounds
1917
: Latvia proclaims independence
1964
: Malta becomes independent within the British Commonwealth
1993
: The first ever meeting between the Pope and the Israeli Chief Rabii takes place
September 21st birthdays
1756
: John McAdam, Scottish road engineer after whom Tarmac is named
1866
: H.G Wells, English writer
1948
: Stephen King, US novelist
1950
: Bill Murray, US comedy film actor; 'Ghostbusters'