March 21 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on March 21 (10)

• Ali Abdullah Saleh (Born: 1947-03-21) — Yemeni military officer and politician who served as President of Yemen from 1990 to 2012.
• Antoine Griezmann (Born: 1991-03-21) — Versatile French forward known for intelligence and attacking output.
• Benito Juárez (Born: 1806-03-21) — Pioneering Indigenous President of Mexico, champion of Liberal reforms and the Republic.
• Chinua Achebe (Died: 2013-03-21) — Pioneering voice of modern African literature, Achebe challenged colonial narratives.
• Emperor Taizu of Song (Born: 0927-03-21) — Founder of the Song Dynasty, reunifying China through military prowess and political reform.
• Gary Oldman (Born: 1958-03-21) — Versatile English actor known for intense roles, from villainy to historical drama.
• Jair Bolsonaro (Born: 1955-03-21) — Brazilian politician and former military officer who served as the 38th President of Brazil (2019-2023).
• Joseph Fourier (Born: 1768-03-21) — Pioneering mathematician known for Fourier analysis and the greenhouse effect.
• Matthew Broderick (Born: 1962-03-21) — Versatile American actor celebrated for stage work and iconic film roles.
• Thomas Cranmer (Died: 1556-03-21) — Leading theologian and Archbishop of Canterbury during the English Reformation.