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Goguryeo defeats Tang forces at the Sasu River

On 21 February 662, Goguryeo forces led by Yeon Gaesomun defeated a Tang army led by Pang Xiaotai at the Sasu River, in present-day North Korea. The river is tentatively identified with the modern Pothong River.

North Korea

Minamoto no Yoshinaka killed at the Battle of Awazu

On February 21, 1184, Minamoto no Yoshinaka was defeated and killed at Awazu in Ōmi Province, in present-day Japan, during the Genpei War. His companion Imai Kanehira also died in the battle.

Japan

Milanese forces defeat Lodrisio Visconti at Parabiago

On 21 February 1339, Milanese forces fighting for Azzone Visconti defeated Lodrisio Visconti’s army near Parabiago in present-day Italy. Luchino Visconti was freed during the fighting, and Lodrisio was captured.

Italy

The Prussian Confederation is formed

The Prussian Confederation (German: Preußischer Bund, Polish: Związek Pruski) was an organization formed on 21 February 1440 at Marienwerder (present-day Kwidzyn) by a group of 53 nobles and clergy and 19 cities in Prussia, to oppose the arbitrariness of the Teutonic Knights. It was based on an earlier similar organization, the Lizard Union established in 1397 by the nobles of Chełmno Land.

Rana Sanga’s forces defeat a Mughal detachment at Bayana

On February 21, 1527, Rana Sanga’s forces defeated a Mughal detachment led by Abdul Aziz near Bayana, in present-day India. The encounter preceded the Battle of Khanwa and weakened morale among Babur’s troops.

The date refers to the encounter with the Mughal detachment, rather than every stage of the siege of Bayana.

India

Battle of Wayna Daga

The Battle of Wayna Daga (Amharic for "grape-cultivating altitude") occurred on 21 February 1543 east of Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Led by the Emperor Galawdewos, the combined army of Ethiopian and Portuguese troops defeated the Adal-Ottoman army led by Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi. Tradition states that Ahmad was killed by a Portuguese musketeer, who had charged alone into the Muslim lines.

Ethiopia

Battle of Kölleryd

The Battle of Kölleryd (Swedish: Slaget vid Kölleryd; Danish: Slaget ved Skillinge/Skillingehed) took place at Skällinge parish on 21 February 1612 during the Kalmar War. The Swedes were commanded by John of Östergötland and Jesper Mattson Cruus, while the Danes were commanded by King Christian IV. The battle ended in a Swedish victory.

Halland, Sweden

Michael Romanov elected tsar (Old Style date)

On 21 February 1613 in the Julian calendar, equivalent to 3 March in the Gregorian calendar, the Zemsky Sobor in Moscow elected Michael Romanov as tsar of Russia. His coronation took place later.

February21 is the Julian (Old Style) election date, equivalent to March3,1613 Gregorian; election and coronation are distinct.

Russia

Battle of Martynów (1699)

The Battle of Martynów - took place at Martynów on 21 February 1699, ending in defeat of the Polish army. It was a battle between the armies of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Crimean Khanate..

Inverness fort surrenders to Jacobite forces

On 21 February 1746, Major George Grant surrendered the fort at Inverness, Scotland, in present-day United Kingdom, after Jacobite forces mined its defenses.

The date follows the historical British account without a calendar conversion.

United Kingdom

Attack at Mocodome

The attack at Mocodome was a battle which occurred during Father Le Loutre's War in present-day Country Harbour, Nova Scotia on February 21, 1753 which saw two British mariners and six Mi'kmaq killed. The battle ended any hope for the survival of the Treaty of 1752 signed by Governor Peregrine Hopson and Mi'kmaq chief Jean-Baptiste Cope.

Gobir’s ruler declares war on Usman dan Fodio

On February 21, 1804, Yunfa, ruler of Gobir in present-day Nigeria, declared war on Usman dan Fodio and threatened those joining him. This declaration was a specific initiating phase of the conflict that led to the Sokoto Caliphate.

Nigeria

Finnish War

The Finnish War was fought between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Russian Empire from 21 February 1808 to 17 September 1809 as part of the Napoleonic Wars. As a result of the war, the eastern third of Sweden was established as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire.

Sweden

Capitulation of Gualcince

The Capitulation of Gualcince occurred during the Mexican annexation of El Salvador, on February 21, 1823, when Vicente Filísola after occupying San Salvador continued with a division and forced him to surrender his weapons and surrender.

Honduras

Chumash revolt begins at Mission Santa Inés

On February 21, 1824, the Chumash revolt began at Mission Santa Inés in present-day California, United States, after a Mexican soldier severely beat a young Chumash visitor. The uprising subsequently spread to other missions.

United States

Battle of Gujrat

(For the Battle of Gujarat, see Battle of Surat.) The Battle of Gujrat was a decisive battle in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, fought on 21 February 1849, between the forces of the East India Company, and a Sikh army in rebellion against the Company's control of the Sikh Empire, represented by the child Maharaja Duleep Singh who was in British custody in Lahore. The Sikh army was defeated by the British regular and Bengal Army forces of the British East India Company. After it capitulated a few days later, the Punjab was annexed to the East India Company's territories and Duleep Singh was deposed.

Gujrat, Pakistan, Pakistan

1851 South Australian colonial election

Colonial elections were held in South Australia on 21 February 1851. Only 16 of the 24 seats in the unicameral Legislative Council were popularly elected but was the first occurrence of voting franchise in the colony. The 1855 election was the second and last of this type. The 1857 election was the first contest which popularly elected all members to the new bicameral Parliament of South Australia.

Mariehamn founded in Åland

On 21 February 1861, Mariehamn was founded on land belonging to the village of Övernäs in Jomala, Åland, in present-day Finland. The town was named after Empress Maria Alexandrovna.

Finland

Battle of Valverde

The Battle of Valverde, also known as the Battle of Valverde Ford, was fought from February 20 to 21, 1862, near the town of Val Verde at a ford of the Rio Grande in Union-held New Mexico Territory, in what is today the state of New Mexico. It is considered a major Confederate success in the New Mexico Campaign of the American Civil War, despite the invading force abandoning the field.

American Civil War: Battle of Valverde is fought near Fort Craig in New Mexico Territory.

First Battle of Nowa Wieś

The First Battle of Nowa Wies took place on 21 February 1863 near the village of Nowa Wies, Russian-controlled Congress Poland. It was one of many skirmishes of the January Uprising, the anti-Russian rebellion of Poles. A group of some 600 Polish insurgents under Ludwik Mieroslawski clashed with 500 soldiers of the Imperial Russian Army. The battle ended in Russian victory.

Poland

1880 Scottish Cup final

The 1880 Scottish Cup final was the seventh final of the Scottish Cup and the final of the 1879–80 Scottish Cup, the most prestigious knockout football competition in Scotland. The match was played at Cathkin Park in Crosshill (today part of Glasgow) on 21 February 1880 and was watched by a crowd estimated as anything between 5,000 and 8,000 spectators.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1885 Scottish Cup final

The 1885 Scottish Cup final was the 12th final of the Scottish Cup and the final of the 1884–85 Scottish Cup, the most prestigious knockout football competition in Scotland. For only the second time in the competition's history, the final was contested by two teams from outside Glasgow: Renton, who had never won the cup before, and three-time winners Vale of Leven, representing neighbouring communities in Dunbartonshire (their home grounds were approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) apart). The original match - which ended in a 0–0 draw - was played at the second Hampden Park in Crosshill (today part of Glasgow) on 21 February 1885 and was watched by a crowd of 3,000 spectators.

Scotland, United Kingdom

German federal election, 1887

Federal elections were held in Germany on 21 February 1887. The National Liberal Party became the largest party in the Reichstag by winning 99 of the 397 seats, whilst the Centre Party, formerly the largest party, was reduced to 98 seats. Voter turnout was 77.5%.

Germany

Battle of Verdun

The Battle of Verdun (French: Bataille de Verdun [bataj də vɛʁdœ̃]; German: Schlacht um Verdun [ʃlaxt ʔʊm ˈvɛɐ̯dœ̃]) was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun.

This entry records the event's start date, as given in the source infobox.

France

Northern Column camps at Bir el Giddi after the Nekhl raid

On February 21, 1917, the Northern Column returning from the raid on Nekhl camped at Bir el Giddi in Sinai, in present-day Egypt. The force had begun its return journey on February 19, after entering Nekhl earlier in the operation.

Egypt

Troops return to El Arish after the raid on Bir el Hassana

On February 21, 1917, engineers accompanying the force sent to Bir el Hassana returned to El Arish in Egypt. The Hassana garrison had surrendered on February 18; February 21 marks the return phase of the operation, rather than the fighting.

This entry records the return to El Arish on February 21, not the surrender at Bir el Hassana on February 18.

Egypt

Capture of Jericho

The Capture of Jericho occurred between 19 and 21 February 1918 to the east of Jerusalem beginning the Occupation of the Jordan Valley during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War. Fighting took place in an area bordered by the Bethlehem–Nablus road in the west, the Jordan River in the east, and north of a line from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea. Here a British Empire force attacked Ottoman positions, forcing them back to Jericho and eventually across the Jordan River. Winter rains put an end to campaigning after the advance from the Gaza–Beersheba line to the capture of Jerusalem in December 1917.

Jerusalem, Israel

Battle of Varkaus

Battle of Varkaus was a battle of the 1918 Finnish Civil War, fought 19–21 February between the Finnish Whites and the Finnish Reds in Varkaus, Leppävirta. The victory was important for the Whites, giving them control of all of Northern Finland. The battle is best known for the bloody Lottery of Huruslahti held afterwards, where the Whites executed up to 180 Reds who had surrendered.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Finland

Kurt Eisner assassinated in Munich

On 21 February 1919, Bavarian leader Kurt Eisner was shot dead by Anton Graf von Arco auf Valley in Munich, Germany, while on his way to submit his resignation to parliament.

Germany

Capture of Tehran during the 1921 Persian coup

On 21 February 1921, forces of the Persian Cossack Brigade entered Tehran during the coup associated with Reza Khan and Sayyed Zia al-Din Tabatabaee. The capture was almost bloodless. This entry records the capture of Tehran, not the establishment of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1925; the extent of British involvement in planning the coup remains debated.

Encyclopaedia Iranica explicitly dates the capture of Tehran to Monday, 3 Esfand / 21 February 1921.

Iran

1925 Brisbane City Council election

The 1925 Brisbane City Council election was held on 21 February to elect the Lord Mayor and councillors for each of the 20 wards of the City of Brisbane. The election was the first for the City of Brisbane, which had been created from the amalgamation of 20 local governments the previous year.

Zhang Zongchang’s rebel forces defeated near Zhifu

On 21 February 1929, forces led by Zhang Zongchang were defeated by Liu Zhennian’s National Revolutionary Army troops near Zhifu in Shandong, China. The rebels retreated to Dengzhou and the wider rebellion continued.

China

Battle of Monte Castello

The Battle of Monte Castello (Italian: Battaglia del Monte Castello; German: Schlacht von Monte Castello; Portuguese: Batalha de Monte Castello) was a major engagement fought between 25 November 1944 and 21 February 1945 during the Italian campaign of World War II. Fought in the northern Apennine Mountains, the battle pitted the advancing Allied forces—primarily the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (Força Expedicionária Brasileira – FEB) alongside the US 10th Mountain Division—against heavily entrenched defenders of the Wehrmacht's 232nd Infantry Division.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Italy

Battle of Bataan (1945)

The Battle for the Recapture of Bataan (Filipino: Labanan para sa Bataan) from 31 January to 21 February 1945, by US forces and Allied Filipino guerrillas from the Japanese, part of the campaign for the liberation of the Philippines, was waged to secure the western shore of Manila Bay to enable the use of its harbor and open new supply lines for American troops engaged in the crucial battle for the liberation of Manila.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Philippines

Syrian United Arab Republic referendum, 1958

A referendum on the formation of the United Arab Republic and appointing Gamal Abdel Nasser as its president was held in Syria on 21 February 1958, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Egypt. The formation of the UAR was approved by 100% of voters, with only 139 voting against, whilst Nasser was approved as president by a similar margin.

Syria

1958 Egyptian United Arab Republic referendum

A referendum on the creation of the United Arab Republic was held in Egypt on 21 February 1958, alongside a simultaneous referendum in Syria. The referendum consisted of two questions; one on the formation of the UAR, and the other on Gamal Abdel Nasser's candidacy for the post of President of the UAR. Both were approved, with reported results of fewer than 300 votes against, and a 98% voter turnout.

Egypt

Malcolm X assassinated in New York City

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while preparing to address a meeting at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City, United States.

United States

1967 Indian general election

General elections were held in India between 17 and 21 February 1967 to elect 520 of the 523 members of the fourth Lok Sabha, an increase of 15 from the previous session of Lok Sabha. Elections to State Assemblies were also held simultaneously, the last general election to do so. The incumbent Indian National Congress government retained power, albeit with a significantly reduced majority.

India

Beypore votes in Kerala’s legislative assembly election

On February 21, 1967, Beypore constituency voted in Kerala’s legislative assembly election in India, according to the Election Commission’s official constituency summary. The seat was won by K. C. Master of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

The polling date follows the Election Commission’s Beypore constituency summary; it does not establish that every Kerala constituency voted on the same day.

India

Bhander election result declares Kishorilal Hans elected

On February 21, 1967, the result of the Bhander legislative assembly election in Madhya Pradesh, India, was declared. Kishorilal Hans was declared elected after polling on February 20; his eligibility for the reserved seat was subsequently challenged in court.

This is a constituency result declaration, not the polling date for the whole state.

India

Bihar holds a polling phase in its assembly election

On February 21, 1967, Bihar in India held the fourth polling phase listed for its legislative assembly election. Earlier phases took place on February 15, 17 and 19.

This records one of four listed polling dates, rather than a single voting day for the entire state.

India

Udaipur City election result declares Mohan Lal Sukhadia elected

On February 21, 1967, the result of the Udaipur City legislative assembly election in Rajasthan, India, was declared, returning Mohan Lal Sukhadia of the Indian National Congress. Polling in this constituency had taken place on February 15.

This is a constituency result declaration, not the polling date for the whole state.

India

Gajwel constituency votes in Andhra Pradesh’s assembly election

On February 21, 1967, Gajwel constituency voted in the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly election in India. Gajwelli Saidiah of the Indian National Congress was subsequently declared elected. Gajwel is now in Telangana.

This is the polling date for Gajwel constituency, not a statewide result declaration.

India

Chhamb constituency votes in Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly election

On February 21, 1967, Chhamb constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, India, voted in the legislative assembly election. The creation of additional polling stations shortly before the vote later became the subject of an election challenge.

This is the polling date for Chhamb constituency, not a claim that every constituency voted on the same day.

India

Madras State assembly election reaches its final polling day

On February 21, 1967, the Madras State legislative assembly election in India reached its final polling day. The election was held in several phases, and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam subsequently formed the state government.

India

Operation Gadsden

Operation Gadsden was an operation conducted by the 25th Infantry Division in Tây Ninh Province, lasting from 2 to 21 February 1967.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Vietnam

Marlborough by-election, 1970

The Marlborough by-election of 1970 was a by-election for the electorate of Marlborough, held on 21 February 1970 during the 30th New Zealand Parliament. The by-election resulted from the death of Tom Shand on 11 December 1969, only 12 days after he (and the government) had been re-elected on 29 November; and the new National candidate was defeated by the greatest swing against a government since the 1935 general election, in what was a largely rural electorate generally regarded a safe National seat. Tom Shand had held the seat from 1946, when he defeated Labour’s Edwin Meachen.

New Zealand

Convention on Psychotropic Substances

The Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 is a United Nations treaty designed to control psychoactive drugs such as , barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and psychedelics signed in Vienna, Austria on 21 February 1971. The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 could not ban the many newly discovered psychotropics, since its scope was limited to drugs with cannabis, coca, and opium-like effects. During the 1960s such drugs became widely available, and government authorities opposed this for numerous reasons, arguing that along with negative health effects, drug use led to lowered moral standards.

Austria

Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114

Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight from Tripoli, Libya, to Cairo, Egypt, through Benghazi in Libya. The flight was shot down on 21 February 1973 by two Israeli McDonnell Douglas F-4 fighter jets after it mistakenly entered the airspace of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula – then under Israeli occupation – resulting in the death of 108 passengers and crew, with 5 survivors.

Libya

1975 South African presidential election

The 1975 South African presidential election resulted in the unanimous election of Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs of the National Party by Parliament to the position of State President on February 21, 1975. Diedrichs was sworn in on April 19, 1975 during an official ceremony at the Groote Kerk (large church) of Cape Town. Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs would die 3 years later after a short illness, of a heart attack on 21 August 1978 in Cape Town.

South Africa

1976 Western Samoan general election

General elections were held in Western Samoa on 21 February 1976. All candidates ran as independents and voting was restricted to Matai and citizens of European origin ("individual voters"), with the Matai electing 45 MPs and Europeans two. Following the election, Tupuola Efi became prime minister.

Samoa

1980 Oya by-election

The 1980 Oya by-election was a by-election that was scheduled to be held on 21 February 1980 for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly seat of Oya. It was called following the resignation of its assemblyman Edward Esnen in December 1979. Edward won the seat on 1979 Sarawak state election in a five cornered fight.

Sarawak, Malaysia

1980 Mukah by-election

The 1980 Mukah by-election was a by-election that was scheduled to be held on 21 February 1980 for the Dewan Rakyat seat of Mukah. It was called following the resignation of its member of parliament Salleh Jafaruddin on 24 December 1979. Salleh won the seat on 1978 Malaysian general election. Edwin Esnen Unang, of Barisan Nasional won the by election uncontested, as he was the sole nominee during nomination day on 28 January 1980.

Malaysia

1988 Cypriot presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Cyprus on 14 February 1988, with a second round on 21 February. They were the first presidential elections in the country's history to go to a second round, and resulted in a victory for George Vassiliou as an independent candidate supported by AKEL after he finished as the runner-up behind Glafcos Clerides of the Democratic Rally in the first round.

This entry records the second round, as dated in the source infobox.

Cyprus

39th Berlin International Film Festival

The 39th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 10 to 21 February 1989. The Golden Bear was awarded to American film Rain Man directed by Barry Levinson. The retrospective was dedicated to German film producer Erich Pommer and another one dedicated to European productions of 1939 titled Europe 1939.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Germany

Senegalese presidential election, 1993

Presidential elections were held in Senegal on 21 February 1993. Incumbent President Abdou Diouf of the Socialist Party defeated seven other candidates, winning 58.4% of the vote. Voter turnout was 51.5%.

Senegal

SuperBrawl III

SuperBrawl III was the third SuperBrawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on February 21, 1993 from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina in the United States. The main event was a White Castle of Fear Strap match between Big Van Vader and Sting.

North Carolina, United States

Vincentian general election, 1994

General elections were held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 21 February 1994. The result was a victory for the New Democratic Party, which won twelve of the fifteen seats. Voter turnout was 65.6%.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Operation Tvigi 94

Operation Tvigi '94 (Croatian: Operacija Tvigi '94) was a military operation during the Croat-Bosniak War which was conducted by the Croatian Defence Council (HVO), it began on 24 January and lasted till February 21 1994. and was a tactical victory for the HVO. HVO forces captured the village of Here from the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

44th Berlin International Film Festival

The 44th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 10 to 21 February 1994. British producer Jeremy Thomas was the Jury President for the Main Competition. The Golden Bear was awarded to In the Name of the Father, directed by Jim Sheridan. The retrospective dedicated to Austrian director, actor and producer Erich von Stroheim was shown at the festival.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Germany

Rey de Reyes (1997)

The Rey de Reyes 1997 (Spanish for "King of Kings") was the first annual Rey de Reyes professional wrestling tournament and major wrestling show, produced by the Mexican wrestling promotion Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA). The event took place on February 21, 1997 in the Convention Center in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Rey de Reyes tournament consisted of a semi-final round of four four-man elimination matches and a final match with the winners of each of the semi-finals facing off in an elimination match until only one man remained.

Ciudad Madero, Mexico · Tamaulipas, Mexico

CyberSlam (1997)

CyberSlam (1997) was the second CyberSlam professional wrestling event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event was held on two nights on February 21 and February 22. The first CyberSlam show was held on February 21, 1997 in Lost Battalion Hall, Queens, New York and the second show was held on February 22, 1997 at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania, United States · Philadelphia, United States

CyberSlam (1998)

CyberSlam (1998) was the third CyberSlam professional wrestling event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event took place on February 21, 1998, at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nine professional wrestling matches took place at the event. The main event was a tag team match, in which The Triple Threat's Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the team of Rob Van Dam and Sabu.

Pennsylvania, United States · Philadelphia, United States

1998 Australian Capital Territory election

Elections to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly were held on Saturday, 21 February 1998. The incumbent Liberal Party, led by Kate Carnell, was challenged by the Labor Party, led by Wayne Berry. Candidates were elected to fill three multi-member electorates using a single transferable vote method, known as the Hare-Clark system. The result was another hung parliament.

SuperBrawl IX

SuperBrawl IX was the ninth SuperBrawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on February 21, 1999 from the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. Ten matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Hollywood Hogan retained his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair.

California, United States

49th Berlin International Film Festival

The 49th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 10 to 21 February 1999. The festival opened with Aimée & Jaguar by Max Färberböck. The Golden Bear was awarded to The Thin Red Line directed by Terrence Malick. The retrospective dedicated to Austrian-American theatre and film director Otto Preminger. 70 mm version of Preminger's 1959 musical film Porgy and Bess served as the closing night film.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Germany

Manipur holds the second polling day of its assembly election

On 21 February 2002, Manipur, India, held the second polling day of its legislative assembly election. Voting took place on February 14 and 21; this entry records the later date, not the whole election on one day.

India

Super J-Cup (2004)

Super J-Cup: 4th Stage: Osaka Hurricane 2004 was the second Osaka Hurricane and the fourth Super J-Cup professional wrestling pay-per-view event, it was produced by Osaka Pro Wrestling on February 21, 2004, at Osaka-jō Hall in Osaka, Japan. The event was broadcast live on pay-per-view via SKY PerfecTV! direct broadcast satellite service.

Osaka, Japan

Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election, 2007

Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election, 2007 were the third Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) of the state. The last elections were held on 21 February 2007, when the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party with 35 seats in the 70-seat legislature. One seat short of forming a majority, the BJP have had to rely on support from the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and three Independents to form the government.

India

2008 Turkish incursion into northern Iraq

The 2008 Turkish incursion into northern Iraq, code-named Operation Sun (Turkish: Güneş Harekatı) by the Turkish Armed Forces, began on February 21, 2008, when the Turkish Army sent troops into northern Iraq to target the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The ground offensive was preceded by Turkish Air Force bombardments of PKK camps in northern Iraq, which began on December 16, 2007.

Iraq

UFC 95

UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 21, 2009 at The O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.

London, United Kingdom

Elimination Chamber (2010)

Elimination Chamber (2010) (also known as No Way Out (2010) in Germany) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which took place on February 21, 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the first event in the Elimination Chamber series. Six matches were aired on the broadcast and one dark match occurred prior to the live broadcast. The concept of the event was that the two main event matches, one each for the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship, would occur in an Elimination Chamber.

St. Louis, United States

UFC 110

UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Sunday, 21 February 2010 in Sydney, Australia, at Acer Arena. The event marked the UFC's first trip to Australia. The main card was scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday in Sydney to cater to the U.S. audience, meaning that the event took place at the regular U.S. time (10:00 pm ET, on Saturday 20 February).

Sydney, Australia

2010 Nagasaki gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held on 21 February 2010 to elect the next governor of Nagasaki (山口県, Nagasaki-ken), a prefecture of Japan in northwestern area of the island of Kyushu.

Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

60th Berlin International Film Festival

The 60th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 11 to 21 February 2010, with Werner Herzog as president of the jury. The opening film of the festival was Chinese director Wang Quan'an's romantic drama Apart Together, in competition, while the closing film is Japanese director Yoji Yamada's About Her Brother, which was screened out of competition. The Golden Bear went to Turkish film Bal directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Germany

TP Mazembe wins the CAF Super Cup

On 21 February 2010, TP Mazembe defeated Stade Malien 2–0 in the CAF Super Cup at Stade de la Kenya in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Yemeni presidential election, 2012

Presidential elections were held in Yemen on 21 February 2012. Acting President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi was the only candidate, and was subsequently sworn in to office on 25 February 2012.

Yemen

Barbadian general election, 2013

General elections were held in Barbados on 21 February 2013. They were the first post-independence elections where the election date was announced five years after the last general election. The result was a victory for the ruling Democratic Labour Party, which won 16 of the 30 seats in the House of Assembly.

Barbados

World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell

World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell was a mixed martial arts event held February 21, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Canada

2014 Singapore Charity Shield

The 2014 Singapore Charity Shield was the seventh Singapore Charity Shield, held on 21 February 2014 at Jalan Besar Stadium, between the winners of the previous season's 2013 S.League and 2013 Singapore Cup competitions. The match was contested by the champions of the 2013 S.League, Tampines Rovers, and the 2013 Singapore Cup winners, Home United.

Singapore

ROH 12th Anniversary Show

12th Anniversary Show was the 12th ROH Anniversary Show professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH), which took place on February 21, 2014, at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

United States

2015 CAF Super Cup

The 2015 CAF Super Cup (officially the 2015 Orange CAF Super Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd CAF Super Cup, an annual football match in Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), between the winners of the previous season's two CAF club competitions, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The match was played between ES Sétif of Algeria, the 2014 CAF Champions League winner, and Al-Ahly of Egypt, the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup winner. It was hosted by ES Sétif at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida on 21 February 2015.

KSW30 held in Poznań

On February 21, 2015, the KSW 30 mixed martial arts event took place at Poznań Arena in Poznań, Poland.

Poland

Fastlane (2016)

Fastlane (2016) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It took place on February 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. It was the second event in the Fastlane chronology. The event consisted of eight matches (including the pre-show). The main event saw Roman Reigns defeating Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose in a triple threat match to become the #1 contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to face Triple H at WrestleMania 32.

Ohio, United States

Comorian presidential election, 2016

Presidential elections were held in the Comoros on 21 February 2016, with a second round to be held on 10 April 2016, alongside elections for the Governors of the three islands. Azali Assoumani of the Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros was elected President with 41% of the vote.

Comoros

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy (also known as UFC Fight Night 83) was a mixed martial arts event held on February 21, 2016, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

66th Berlin International Film Festival

The 66th Berlin International Film Festival was held from 11 to 21 February 2016, with American actress Meryl Streep as the president of the jury. The Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement was presented to German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus. Hail, Caesar!, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, was selected to open the festival. The Golden Bear was awarded to the Italian documentary Fire at Sea, directed by Gianfranco Rosi, which also serves as closing night film.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Germany

2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election, 2017 was an election of members to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation which governs Greater Mumbai, the largest city in India. It took place on 21 February 2017. Total Voters was 91,80,653. total BMC Corporators number is 227.

India

2017 Thane Municipal Corporation election

The Thane Municipal Corporation election was held on 21 February 2017, for the City of Thane, Maharashtra, India. The main contenders for the election were the ruling Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress.

India

Kuwait SC wins the Emir Cup final

On 21 February 2017, Kuwait SC defeated Kazma 4–2 in the Kuwait Emir Cup final at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.

Kuwait

Lethwei in Japan7: Yuki held in Tokyo

On February 21, 2018, the Lethwei in Japan 7: Yuki event took place in Tokyo, Japan, organized by ILFJ.

Japan

Battle of Elakla

The battle of Elakla took place on 21 February 2019, between French forces of Operation Barkhane and al-Qaeda aligned Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin.

Mali

Tehran constituency votes in Iran’s parliamentary election

On February 21, 2020, voters in the Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr constituency in Iran voted in the parliamentary election. A conservative unity list ultimately won all 30 seats in the constituency.

Iran

ACA104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev held in Krasnodar

On February 21, 2020, ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev, a mixed martial arts event, took place at Basket-Hall in Krasnodar, Russia.

Russia

CMLL holds the second block of its National Incredible Pairs tournament

On February 21, 2020, CMLL held the second qualifying block of its National Incredible Pairs tournament at Arena México in Mexico City, Mexico. The tournament ran across three shows, with the final on February 28.

This records the second qualifying block, not the final or the entire three-show tournament.

Mexico

Elimination Chamber (2021)

The 2021 Elimination Chamber (known as No Escape in Germany) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE, held for wrestlers from the promotion's main roster brands, Raw and SmackDown. It was the 11th Elimination Chamber event and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it took place on February 21, 2021, from the WWE ThunderDome, a bio-secure bubble that at the time was hosted at Tropicana Field in St.

Florida, United States

2020–21 Nigerien general election

General elections were held in Niger on 27 December 2020 to elect the President and National Assembly. With incumbent president Mahamadou Issoufou stepping down after reaching his constitutional two-term limit, new presidential candidates contested the office. As no candidate received a majority in the first round, a second round was held on 21 February 2021.

This entry records the second round, as dated in the source infobox.

Niger

Chuck Grassie wins a New Hampshire House election rerun

On February 21, 2023, Chuck Grassie won a special election for a New Hampshire House seat in Rochester, United States. The election was rerun after the November 2022 contest with David Walker ended in a 970–970 tie.

United States

Jennifer McClellan wins Virginia’s4th district special election

On February 21, 2023, Jennifer McClellan won the special election for Virginia’s 4th congressional district in the United States, filling the vacancy left by Donald McEachin’s death.

United States

2025 Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council election

Elections to the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) were held on 21 February 2025. Of the 30 seats, 29 seats were open for election and one remaining seat is nominated. The NPP emerged as the single largest party by winning 13 seats, but fell short of the required majority of 15. It later formed the government in coalition with the UDP.

India

2025 Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council election

Elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) were held on 21 February 2025. Of the 30 seats, 29 seats were open for election and one remaining seat is nominated. The VPP won majority by winning 17 seats.

India