July 21

Monday 21, 2003:

The last Volkswagen old-style Beetle rolls off the assembly line at Puebla, Mexico.

Sunday 21, 2002:

Telecom giant WorldCom files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the largest such filing in United States history.

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.

Thursday 21, 1718:

Treaty of Passarowitz between the Ottoman Empire, Austria and the Republic of Venice is signed.

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