On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
October 21
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, opened in New York City.
Wikipedia: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
A coal tip fell on the village of Aberfan, Wales, killing 144 people, mostly schoolchildren.
Wikipedia: Spoil tip
At the height of the Japanese university protests, protesters occupied Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and clashed violently with police.
Wikipedia: 1968–1969 Japanese university protests
North Korea and the United States signed the Agreed Framework to limit the former's nuclear weapons program and to normalize relations between the two countries.
Wikipedia: Agreed Framework
In Seoul, South Korea, 32 people were killed and 17 others injured when a span of the Seongsu Bridge collapsed (pictured).
Wikipedia: Seoul