November 21 – On This Day

1. Historical Events – November 21

• 1620 – The Mayflower Compact is signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in Massachusetts.
  Source: History.com
• 1783 – First human balloon flight in Paris, conducted by the Montgolfier brothers.
  Source: Britannica
• 1969 – Apollo 12 astronauts land on the Moon.
  Source: NASA
• 1970 – Vietnam War: Thousands of Americans march in Washington, D.C., to protest the conflict.
  Source: History.com

2. Notable Birthdays – November 21

• Goldie Hawn (b. 1945) — American actress and producer.
  Source: Biography.com
• Andrew Carnegie (b. 1835) — Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist.
  Source: History.com
• Björn Ulvaeus (b. 1945) — Swedish musician, member of ABBA.
  Source: Britannica
• Carly Simon (b. 1945) — American singer-songwriter.
  Source: Biography.com
• Goldie Hawn (b. 1945) — American actress.
  Source: Biography.com

3. Observances & Facts

• World Television Day — Celebrates the role of television in communication and society.
  Source: UN
• The Mayflower Compact symbolizes early American self-government.
  Source: History.com