Here are some of the great historical events that happened today, October 21st, in history!
| 1096 | Seljuk Turks at Chivitot slaughter thousands of German crusaders. |
| 1529 | The Pope names Henry VIII of England Defender of the Faith after defending the seven sacraments against Luther. |
| 1600 | Tokugawa Ieyasu defeats his enemies in battle and affirms his position as Japan’s most powerful warlord. |
| 1790 | The Tricolor is chosen as the official flag of France.  |
| 1797 | The U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, was launched in Boston Harbor. |
