Famous people born on April 21 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is April 21, you share it with Charlotte Brontë, Queen Elizabeth II, Iggy Pop — and you were born under Taurus, the sign of the steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
Birthday basics for April 21
Taurus ♉
Zodiac sign
Diamond
Birthstone
Daisy
Birth flower
111th
Day of the year
April 21 is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years), with 254 days still to come.
Famous people born on April 21
Charlotte Brontë — English novelist who wrote Jane Eyre (born 1816).
Queen Elizabeth II — Queen of the United Kingdom for a record 70 years (born 1926).
Iggy Pop — American singer known as the Godfather of Punk (born 1947).
Also sharing the day:
John Muir (b. 1838) — naturalist and "Father of the National Parks" who founded the Sierra Club.
Anthony Quinn (b. 1915) — two-time Oscar winner who starred as Zorba the Greek.
James McAvoy (b. 1979) — Scottish actor known for Atonement and the X-Men films.
April 21 in history
1789 — John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.
1836 — Texas forces won the Battle of San Jacinto, securing independence for the Republic of Texas.
1962 — The Seattle World's Fair opened, introducing the world to the Space Needle.
753 BC — According to legend, Romulus founded the city of Rome on this day.
1934 — The famous "surgeon's photograph" said to show the Loch Ness Monster was published in the Daily Mail.
1977 — The musical Annie, and its song "Tomorrow," opened on Broadway.
April 21 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is April 21?
Anyone born on April 21 is a Taurus — steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
What is the birthstone for April 21?
The birthstone for a April 21 birthday is Diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy.
Who is the most famous person born on April 21?
Charlotte Brontë is among the best known — English novelist who wrote Jane Eyre (born 1816).
What happened on April 21?
In 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.
What day of the year is April 21?
April 21 is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years), with 254 days still to come.
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