After 30 seasons Johnny Carson hosted his penultimate episode and last featuring guests (Robin Williams and Bette Midler) of The Tonight Show. Date: May 21, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Democratic Republic of Yemen unsuccessfully attempts to secede from the Republic of Yemen; a war breaks out. Date: May 21, 1994 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1994 📅 On This Day (Today)
The seven Trappist monks of Tibhirine that were abducted on March 27 are killed under uncertain circumstances. Date: May 21, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1996 📅 On This Day (Today)
The ferry MV Bukoba sinks in Tanzanian waters on Lake Victoria, killing nearly 1,000. Date: May 21, 1996 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1996 📅 On This Day (Today)
President Suharto of Indonesia resigns following the killing of students from Trisakti University earlier that week by security forces and growing mass protests in Jakarta against his ongoing corrupt rule. Date: May 21, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This…
In Miami, five abortion clinics are attacked by a butyric acid attacker. Date: May 21, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today)
Nineteen people are killed in a plane crash in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Date: May 21, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 2000 📅 On This Day (Today)
French Taubira law is enacted, officially recognizing the Atlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity. Date: May 21, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
The 6.8 Mw Boumerdès earthquake shakes northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). More than 2,200 people were killed and a moderate tsunami sank boats at the Balearic Islands. Date: May 21, 2003 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 2003 📅…
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Date: May 21, 2005 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 2005 📅 On This Day (Today)