November 21 has a long resume of witnessing wonders. From life-altering inventions to iconic historic breakthroughs, this day is no less memorable.
It’s one of the days that just refuses to be ordinary in any form whatsoever.
Carly Rae Jepsen’s Birthday (1985)
The “Call Me Maybe” singer-songwriter was born today!
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China’s declaration of a ceasefire in the Indo-Sino War (1962)
China announced a unilateral ceasefire along the disputed border with India, effectively ending open hostilities in the brief but intense Sino-Indian War.
Women were allowed to stand for the UK Parliament (1918)
The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918 received royal assent and came into force on this day, allowing women over 21 to be elected as Members of Parliament for the first time.
Thomas Edison announced his invention of the Phonograph (1877)
Thomas Edison unveiled the first practical sound machine capable of recording and playing back sound, revolutionising audio technology and foreseeing the future of media and communication.
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Dayton Peace Agreement (1995)
Presidents of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia initialled the Dayton Peace Agreement at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, bringing an end to the three-and-a-half-year Bosnian War.
Wars moved toward peace, machines found their voice, and nations shifted course as this day marked bitter ends and new beginnings, planting its fingerprints across centuries.
