October 21st (1956) was a Sunday. It's the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 71 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 21st October, 1956
» Mau Mau Uprising: Kenyan rebel leader Dedan Kimathi is captured by the British Army, signalling the ultimate defeat of the rebellion, and essentially ending the British military campaign.
Famous Birthdays on October 21 in 1956
» Carrie Fisher, American actress and screenwriter
October 21st Holidays in History
» Apple Day (United Kingdom)
» Christian Feast Day:
» Hilarion
» John of Bridlington
» Saint Leticia e.g Leticia
» Tuda of Lindisfarne e.g Tuda
» Saint Ursula known as Ursula
» Nachos International Day of the Nacho known as International Day of the Nacho (Mexico and USA)
» Holidays in Taiwan named Overseas Chinese Day (Republic of China)