May 21

Monday 21, 1979:

White Night riots in San Francisco following the manslaughter conviction of Dan White for the assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey Milk.

Sunday 21, 1961:

American civil rights movement: Alabama Governor John Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out.

Wednesday 21, 1958:

United Kingdom Postmaster General Ernest Marples announces that from December, Subscriber Trunk Dialling will be introduced in the Bristol area.

Saturday 21, 1904:

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) founded in Paris.

Saturday 21, 996:

Sixteen-year-old Otto III is crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

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