April 21 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on April 21 (12)

• Andie MacDowell (Born: 1958-04-21) — Acclaimed American actress and model known for romantic and dramatic roles.
• Anselm of Canterbury (Died: 1109-04-21) — Benedictine philosopher and theologian, pivotal figure in medieval Church history.
• Anthony Quinn (Born: 1915-04-21) — Passionate Mexican-American actor celebrated for earthy, vital roles in film and theater.
• Elizabeth II (Born: 1926-04-21) — The longest-reigning British monarch, guiding the UK through massive global change.
• François Duvalier (Died: 1971-04-21) — Haitian dictator and physician who ruled Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971.
• Jean Racine (Died: 1699-04-21) — Master tragedian of 17th-century France, celebrated for psychological depth.
• John Muir (Born: 1838-04-21) — Scottish-American naturalist and 'Father of the National Parks'
• Mark Twain (Died: 1910-04-21) — Father of American Literature, master humorist, and celebrated author.
• Muhammad Iqbal (Died: 1938-04-21) — Islamic philosopher and poet whose vision inspired the Pakistan Movement.
• Peter Abelard (Died: 1142-04-21) — Brilliant and controversial French philosopher, logician, and theologian of the twelfth century.
• Prince Eugene of Savoy (Died: 1736-04-21) — Distinguished feldmarschall of the Habsburg Empire, renowned military strategist.
• Prince (musician) (Died: 2016-04-21) — Pioneering American musician, songwriter, and cultural icon of the Minneapolis sound.