In History, Today on November 21

Violence erupted in the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara, leading to protests and looting, primarily targeting Chinatown. The unrest was fueled by various factors, including geopolitical tensions and dissatisfaction with the government of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

The cryptocurrency mining service NiceHash revealed that hackers stole approximately $64 million worth of Bitcoin, leading to a temporary suspension of all operations.

Robert Mugabe resigns as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years in power, following a military intervention and public protests.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych suspends preparations for signing an association agreement with the European Union, sparking the Euromaidan protests.

The Lebanese politician Pierre Gemayel is assassinated, leading to political turmoil in Lebanon.

The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election takes place, leading to the Orange Revolution due to widespread allegations of electoral fraud.

NATO invites seven Eastern European countries to join the alliance: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

The Dayton Agreement was initialed in Dayton, Ohio, ending the Bosnian War and outlining a general framework for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

United States Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard was arrested for espionage, accused of spying for Israel.

A fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas killed 85 people and injured hundreds more, becoming one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history.

Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe was held in Helsinki, focusing on sustainable forest management.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was approved by the U.S. Senate, marking a significant step in environmental regulation.

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City, opened to traffic.

The British Natural History Museum announced that the skull of the 'Piltdown Man,' a fossilized skull that had been presented as a missing link between apes and humans, was a hoax.

Two Puerto Rican nationalists, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman at Blair House.

Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia became the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, appointed to fill a vacancy, although her time in office lasted only one day.

Bloody Sunday occurred in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence, with 31 people killed in a day of violence.

The HMHS Britannic, a White Star Line ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, sank in the Aegean Sea after hitting a mine. Despite the rapid sinking, the death toll was remarkably low, with 30 out of 1,066 people onboard losing their lives.

Port Arthur massacre: Armed forces of Japan captured the Chinese city of Port Arthur (now Lüshun), marking a significant victory during the First Sino-Japanese War.

Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a device for recording and replaying sound.

The Siege of Puebla during the Mexican-American War begins.

Revolutionary and slave rebellion leader Nat Turner is hanged in Virginia.

The first Seminole War between the United States and Seminole Native Americans in Florida begins.

North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state.

The first untethered manned flight was made in a hot air balloon by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes.

The Battle of Rowton Heath takes place during the English Civil War, resulting in a victory for the Parliamentarians over the Royalists.

The Treaty of Ripon was signed, ending the Second Bishops' War between England and Scotland.

The Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod.

The English ship 'Bonaventure' transported the Scottish King James VI to Denmark for his marriage to Anne of Denmark. Their union was politically significant as it improved relationships between Scotland and Denmark, setting the stage for a future peaceful and diplomatic alliance.

Georgius Agricola, a German scholar widely known as the 'father of mineralogy,' passed away. Agricola had significantly contributed to the development of mineralogy by authoring the influential work 'De Re Metallica,' which meticulously documented the techniques of ore mining, smelting, and the practical elements of metallurgy.

Edward I becomes King of England following the death of his father, King Henry III. Edward, also known as Edward Longshanks, would be known for his military campaigns, including conquests in Wales and conflicts with Scotland.

The Battle of Tolbiac took place, where the Franks, led by Clovis I, defeated the Alamanni. This victory was significant as it led to Clovis's conversion to Christianity, a pivotal moment in the Christianization of the Frankish kingdom.

Pope Anterus begins his papacy.