November 21 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on November 21 (11-21) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on November 21 (10)
- Abdus Salam (Died: 1996-11-21) — Pioneering Pakistani theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate.
- Björk (Born: 1965-11-21) — Icelandic pioneer celebrated for her eclectic musical style and powerful, three-octave vocal range.
- C. V. Raman (Died: 1970-11-21) — Pioneering physicist known for discovering the Raman effect through light scattering studies.
- Fairuz (Born: 1935-11-21) — Iconic Lebanese singer, celebrated as 'The Voice of Lebanon' and an Arab star.
- Franz Joseph I (Died: 1916-11-21) — Habsburg Emperor and King of Hungary, ruling through the tumultuous era of the Dual Monarchy.
- Henry Purcell (Died: 1695-11-21) — Master English Baroque composer, celebrated for opera and songs.
- Park Hae-soo (Born: 1981-11-21) — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for roles in Squid Game and Netflix productions.
- René Magritte (Born: 1898-11-21) — Belgian Surrealist master known for challenging reality through everyday objects.
- Tao Yuanming (Died: 0427-11-21) — Master poet of the Six Dynasties, celebrated for his rustic withdrawal from official life.
- Voltaire (Born: 1694-11-21) — Enlightenment philosopher, satirist, and fierce advocate for civil liberties.