Wednesday, 21st March 1951 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and World Down Syndrome Day and World Poetry Day and International Day of Forests and World Sleep Day. Explore 54 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Amsterdam brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 7°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 21st March in Amsterdam, NL.
Amsterdam lies in the western part of the Netherlands and serves as the country's capital and largest city. The metropolis straddles numerous canals and has historically functioned as a major European port and cultural centre.
On 21st March 1951, Amsterdam experienced cloudy conditions beneath a waning crescent moon. Those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Aries, the first sign of the astrological calendar. The weather across the city remained overcast throughout the day, typical of early spring weather in the Dutch capital.
Historically, 21st March marks the date when significant events have unfolded across different eras and continents. In 1556, Thomas Cranmer, a former archbishop of Canterbury and a principal architect of Anglicanism, was executed by burning at the stake in Oxford for heresy. His death concluded a pivotal chapter in English religious history. Centuries later, in 1968, the Battle of Karameh took place between the Israel Defence Forces and allied troops of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Jordanian Armed Forces, resulting in a symbolic military engagement that would resonate through Middle Eastern politics for decades.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 21st March 1951
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Fortune of the Day
21st March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 21 March embody the classic Aries pioneer with a touch of Jupiter's wisdom. They are energetic, courageous, and direct, yet the Jupiter influence grants them deeper reflection than typical Aries. This blend creates inspiring leaders with genuine foresight.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include assertiveness, optimism, and entrepreneurial drive. However, impulsivity can lead them to overlook consequences. Numerology 6 softens this tendency while also encouraging them to take on too many responsibilities.
Love In relationships, these individuals bring passion and honesty, paired with genuine interest in their partner's growth. They seek kindred spirits who share their adventurous spirit. Numerology 6 reinforces loyalty and compassion.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in roles demanding initiative and leadership—entrepreneurship, management, or creative fields. Jupiter's expansion helps them envision bigger goals. Financially optimistic, yet they should prioritize long-term planning.
Health These natives possess natural vitality and love physical activity. Overextension through too many projects can strain them. Regular exercise, meditation, and purposeful rest sustain their wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 21st March
Name Days in Your Language: Arvin, Arwin, Bendix, Benedict, Benedicta, Bennett
Someone born on this day in 1951 would be 75 years old today — just 27,427 days into life, which is roughly 658,265 hours, 39,495,937 minutes, or 2,369,756,269 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 80. day of the year.
There are 285 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st March
- Prayut Chan-o-cha, Thai politician, Prime Minister of Thailand (1954)
- Mike Dunleavy Sr., American basketball player, coach, and executive (1954)
- Steve Sheppard, American basketball player (1954)
- Steve Furber, English computer scientist and academic (1953)
- Paul Martin Lester, American photographer, author, and educator (died 2023) (1953)
- David Wisniewski, English-American author and illustrator (died 2002) (1953)
- Conrad Lozano, American bass player (1951)
- Russell Thompkins Jr., American singer-songwriter (1951)
- Roger Hodgson, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (1950)
- Sergey Lavrov, Russian politician and diplomat, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1950)
Lives Remembered on 21st March
- Michael Lyster, Irish radio and television broadcaster (born 1954) (2026)
- Rhoda Roberts, Australian arts executive (born 1959) (2026)
- Kitty Dukakis, American author, First Lady of Massachusetts (born 1936) (2025)
- George Foreman, American boxer, actor, and businessman (born 1949) (2025)
- Willis Reed, American basketball player (born 1942) (2023)
- Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian secularist, feminist (born 1931) (2021)
- Victor Hochhauser CBE, British music promoter (born 1923) (2019)
- Gonzalo Portocarrero, Peruvian sociologist (born 1949) (2019)
- Chuck Barris, American game show host and producer (born 1929) (2017)
- Colin Dexter, English author (born 1930) (2017)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st March
- Arbor Day (Lesotho)
- Arbor Day (Portugal)
- Christian feast day: Augustine Zhao Rong
- Christian feast day: Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello
- Christian feast day: Passing of Saint Benedict (Order of Saint Benedict, pre-1970 Calendar)
- Christian feast day: Birillus
- Christian feast day: Enda of Aran
- Christian feast day: Nicholas of Flüe
- Christian feast day: Serapion of Thmuis
- Christian feast day: Thomas Cranmer (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: March 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Early music
- Education Freedom Day
- Harmony Day (Australia)
- Human Rights Day (South Africa)
- Independence Day (Namibia)
- International Colour Day (International)
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (International)
- International Day of Forests (International), by proclamation of the United Nations General Assembly
- Mother's Day (most of the Arab world)
- Natalicio de Benito Juárez, one of Fiestas Patrias (Mexico)
- Oltenia Day (Romania)
- Rosie the Riveter Day (United States)
- Truant's Day (Poland, Faroe Islands)
- Vernal equinox related observances (see also March 20)
- World Day for Glaciers (International)
- World Down Syndrome Day (International)
- World Poetry Day (International)
- World Puppetry Day (International)
- Youth Day (Tunisia)
What Happened on 21st March?
- Alan Freed presents the Moondog Coronation Ball, the first rock and roll concert, in Cleveland, Ohio. (1952)
- The Los Angeles Rams sign Kenny Washington, making him the first African American player in professional American football since 1933. (1946)
- World War II: British troops liberate Mandalay, Burma. (1945)
- World War II: Operation Carthage: Royal Air Force planes bomb Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. They also accidentally hit a school, killing 125 civilians. (1945)
- World War II: Bulgaria and the Soviet Union successfully complete their defense of the north bank of the Drava River as the Battle of the Transdanubian Hills concludes. (1945)