July 21

Wednesday 21, 2004:

The United Kingdom government publishes Delivering Security in a Changing World, a paper detailing wide-ranging reform of the country's armed forces.

Monday 21, 1997:

The fully restored USS Constitution (aka "Old Ironsides") celebrates her 200th birthday by setting sail for the first time in 116 years.

Tuesday 21, 1970:

After 11 years of construction, the Aswan High Dam in Egypt is completed.

Sunday 21, 1861:

At Manassas Junction, Virginia, the first major battle of the war begins (Confederate victory).

Saturday 21, 1579:

Our Lady of Kazan, a holy icon of the Russian Orthodox Church, was discovered underground in the city of Kazan, Tatarstan.