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April 21st has seen a number of significant events throughout history. Here are ten notable events that took place on this date:

753 BC: Traditional Founding Date of Rome
According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 BC by twin brothers Romulus and Remus. While the actual founding date of Rome is unknown, this date is traditionally celebrated as the city's founding.

1509: Henry VIII Becomes King of England
On April 21st, 1509, Henry VIII became King of England after the death of his father, Henry VII. Henry VIII would go on to become one of the most famous monarchs in English history.

1789: John Adams is Sworn in as Vice President
On April 21st, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. Adams served as Vice President under George Washington, and later became the second President of the United States.

1836: Battle of San Jacinto
On April 21st, 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto took place in present-day Texas. The battle was a decisive victory for Texas in its war for independence from Mexico, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas.

1918: The German Spring Offensive Ends
On April 21st, 1918, the German Spring Offensive came to an end after months of fighting on the Western Front during World War I. The offensive had been a significant attempt by the Germans to break the stalemate on the Western Front, but ultimately failed.

1934: The "Surgeon's Photograph" of the Loch Ness Monster is Published
On April 21st, 1934, the "Surgeon's Photograph" of the Loch Ness Monster was published in the Daily Mail. The photograph was later revealed to be a hoax, but it remains one of the most famous images associated with the legend of the Loch Ness Monster.

1960: Brasília Becomes Brazil's Capital
On April 21st, 1960, Brasília officially became the capital of Brazil. The city was built from scratch in the middle of the country, and was seen as a symbol of Brazil's modernization and progress.

1967: Greek Military Coup
On April 21st, 1967, a group of military officers led by Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos seized power in Greece in a coup d'état. The military junta that followed would rule Greece until 1974.

1989: Students Protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square
On April 21st, 1989, thousands of students began a protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, calling for democracy and government reforms in China. The protest would eventually lead to the Tiananmen Square Massacre on June 4th, when the Chinese government cracked down on the protestors.

2019: Bombings in Sri Lanka
On April 21st, 2019, a series of bombings occurred in Sri Lanka, targeting churches and hotels in the cities of Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa. The bombings killed more than 250 people and injured hundreds more, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent history. The attacks were later claimed by a local Islamist extremist group.