- 1893 - Frank Duryea took what is believed to be the first gasoline- powered automobile for a test drive. The "horseless carriage" was designed by Frank and Charles Duryea.
- 1897 - The New York Sun ran the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial. It was in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon.
- 1949 - Communist leaders proclaimed The People's Republic of China.
- 1957 - "Perry Mason", the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years.
- 1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21.
- 1993 - Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin announced that he was ousting the Communist-dominated Congress. The action was effectively seizing all state power.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
History for September 21
History for September 21 - On-This-Day.comH.G. Wells 1866
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