April 21, 2026

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1896

Inaugural Modern Olympics: The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece, reviving the spirit of the ancient Olympic tradition.

1917

United States Joins World War I: The U.S. formally entered the war by declaring war on Germany, aligning with the Allied powers.

1965

NASA’s Ranger 9 Mission: Ranger 9 was launched toward the Moon, sending back high-resolution images before impacting the lunar surface.

1971

Early Battles of Bangladesh Liberation War: Significant clashes marked the beginning of Bangladesh’s struggle for independence from Pakistan.

1980

BJP Foundation Day: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was established in India, eventually becoming one of the nation’s leading political parties.

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