What Happened on March 1, 1921

Historical Events

  • Rwanda ceded to Great Britain
  • Sailors revolt in Kronstadt, Russia
  • Spin bowler Arthur Mailey takes 5 for 119 (record 36 wickets for series) to lead Australia to a 9 wicket 5th Test win over England in Sydney; first ever, 5-0 Ashes cricket series win for Australia

Famous Birthdays

  • Cameron Argetsinger, American auto racing executive (created Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course; F1 US Grand Prix 1961-80), born in Youngstown, Ohio (d. 2008)
  • Jack Clayton, English film director (The Great Gatsby), born in Brighton, England (d. 1995)
  • Richard Wilbur, 2nd US Poet Laureate (Ceremony, Walking to Sleep), born in New York City (d. 2017)
  • Terrence Cooke, American Roman Catholic Cardinal, Archbishop of New York, born in New York City (d. 1983)

Famous Deaths

  • Nicholas I, last and only King of Montenegro (1910-18), dies in exile at 79
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About March 1, 1921

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces