On This Day for 2/21 - Malcolm X is assassinated, the Washington Monument is dedicated, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day February 21 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Born This Day [Robert Mugabe]( [Robert Mugabe]( [Robert Mugabe]( born this day in 1924, was the first prime minister (1980–87) of [Zimbabwe]( (formerly Rhodesia), its president from 1987, and a black nationalist of [Marxist]( persuasion who established one-party rule. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Malcolm X.]( 1965: Malcolm X assassinated [Malcolm X]( who articulated concepts of racial pride and [black nationalism]( in the United States, was assassinated this day in 1965 and became an ideological hero after the posthumous release of [The Autobiography of Malcolm X](. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2015: American [jazz]( musician [Clark Terry]( who played [trumpet]( and [flügelhorn]( with a rare wit and a sense of melody and harmony that bridged the swing and bop eras, died at age 94. 1995: American businessman and adventurer [Steve Fossett]( became the first person to fly solo across the [Pacific Ocean]( in a [balloon](. It was the first of his many aviation records. 1972: [Richard M. Nixon.](. President [Richard M. Nixon]( paid a state visit to the [People's Republic of China]( ending a 21-year estrangement between the communist country and the [United States](. 1936: [Barbara C. Jordan]( lawyer and politician [Barbara C. Jordan]( who was the first [African American]( congresswoman to come from the Deep South, was born in Houston, Texas. 1925: The American weekly magazine [The New Yorker]( began publication under [Harold W. Ross](. 1921: [Reza Shah Pahlavi]( Khan (later [Reza Shah Pahlavi]( overthrew the [Qājār dynasty]( in Iran. 1916: The [Battle of Verdun]( one of the most-devastating engagements of [World War I]( began. 1907: [Auden, 1965.](. Auden]( one of the foremost English-language poets of his era, was born. 1903: [Andres Segovia]( [Anaïs Nin]( whose literary reputation rests on the eight published volumes of her personal diaries, was born in France. 1893: [Andres Segovia]( musician [Andrés Segovia]( who was considered the foremost guitarist of his time, was born. 1885: The [Washington Monument]( was dedicated on the grounds of [the Mall]( in [Washington, D.C.]( 1876: [Torso of a Young Girl, onyx on a stone base by Constantin Brancusi, 1922.…]( sculptor [Constantin Brancusi]( was born in Romania. 1836: French [opera]( and [ballet]( composer [Léo Delibes]( was born in Saint-Germain-du-Val. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help]( CLI