April 21

in History

Rome, ItalyAncient

753

Rome Is Founded

Twin brothers and a she-wolf change history

According to the ancient calculations of the scholar Varro, this was the day Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers suckled by a she-wolf in their infancy -- legendarily founded the city of Rome. After a fratricidal quarrel in which Romulus slew his brother, the surviving twin gave his name to what would become the greatest city of the ancient world. From this mythic beginning on the banks of the Tiber, an empire would rise that shaped Western civilization itself.

753 BC

Luis Saslavsky Was Born — Argentine cinema's golden-age architect

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaEarly 20th Century

1903

Luis Saslavsky Was Born

Argentine cinema's golden-age architect

In Buenos Aires, Luis Saslavsky was born -- a filmmaker who would help define the classical era of Argentine cinema. As a director, screenwriter, and producer, he crafted sophisticated films that earned international recognition and elevated Argentine filmmaking to new heights. His work during the 1930s and 1940s captured the elegance and complexity of Buenos Aires society, establishing a cinematic tradition that continues to influence Latin American filmmakers today.

1903 AD

Century 21 Exposition — The Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opens.

World's fair held in Seattle, WashingtonLate 20th Century

1962

Century 21 Exposition

The Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opens.

The Century 21 Exposition was a world's fair held April 21, 1962, to October 21, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, United States. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair during its six-month run.

1962 AD