Wednesday, 21st May 1986 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Cultural Diversity Day and World Tea Day. Explore 72 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 12°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 21st May in London, GB.
London experienced drizzly conditions on this Wednesday in May 1986, with the sky overcast and damp underfoot. Those born on this date fell under the Gemini zodiac sign, characterised by communication and intellectual curiosity. The moon occupied its waning crescent phase, gradually diminishing in the night sky before reaching the new moon.
May 21st marked significant moments throughout history across the globe. In 1927, American aviator Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight aboard the Spirit of St. Louis, departing from Roosevelt Field near New York City and arriving at Paris–Le Bourget Airport. This achievement fundamentally altered aviation and demonstrated the feasibility of long-distance air travel. Decades later, in 1998, Indonesian president Suharto resigned following the collapse of support for his presidency amid severe economic and political crises, ending 32 years in power and marking a pivotal moment in Indonesia's modern political history.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, occupies a position along the River Thames in South East England and serves as the nation's political, cultural and economic centre. The city has functioned as a major settlement for nearly two thousand years and remains one of Europe's most influential cities.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 21st May 1986
Walls dissolve for those who move through them differently.
Fortune of the Day
21st May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 21st merge classic Gemini curiosity with innovative Uranus influence. They're restless thinkers constantly exploring new ideas and favoring unconventional perspectives. Their communication is vibrant, often pushing conventional boundaries.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals excel through originality, quick thinking, and adaptability. Their weakness lies in emotional superficiality and lack of sustained focus. Impatience can sabotage projects when routine sets in.
Love In relationships, they value intellectual connection and freedom equally. Partners must respect their independence while remaining stimulating. Commitment develops through shared learning journeys and collective adventures.
Caree & Finance Careers in technology, journalism, and creative fields suit them perfectly. The number eight brings ambition and success potential. Financial gains emerge through innovative business ideas and risk tolerance.
Health These individuals have active minds that struggle with stillness. Mental overstimulation triggers nervousness and sleep disruption. Regular movement and mindfulness practices significantly promote inner balance.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Fire).
Fun Facts About 21st May
Name Days in Your Language: Adelric, Adiel, Audric, Keaton, Kendrick
Someone born on this day in 1986 would be 39 years old today — just 14,568 days into life, which is roughly 349,655 hours, 20,979,306 minutes, or 1,258,758,413 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 141. day of the year.
There are 224 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 21 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st May
- Emily Robins, New Zealand actress and singer (1989)
- Hal Robson-Kanu, Welsh footballer (1989)
- Claire Cashmore, English Paralympic swimmer (1988)
- Park Gyu-ri, South Korean singer (1988)
- Jonny Howson, English footballer (1988)
- Kaire Leibak, Estonian triple jumper (1988)
- Beau Falloon, Australian rugby league player (1987)
- Mario Mandžukić, Croatian footballer (1986)
- Myra, American singer and actress (1986)
- Eder Sánchez, Mexican race walker (1986)
Lives Remembered on 21st May
- Sammy Davis Sr., American actor and dancer (born 1900) (1988)
- Ann Little, American actress (born 1891) (1984)
- Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (born 1903) (1983)
- Raymond McCreesh, PIRA volunteer and Hunger Striker (born 1957) (1981)
- Patsy O'Hara, INLA volunteer and Hunger Striker (born 1957) (1981)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st May
- Afro-Colombian Day (Colombia)
- Christian feast day: Arcangelo Tadini
- Christian feast day: Blessed Adílio Daronch and Manuel Gómez González
- Christian feast day: Blessed Franz Jägerstätter
- Christian feast day: Earliest day on which Corpus Christi can fall, while June 24 is the latest; held on Thursday after Trinity Sunday (often locally moved to Sunday). (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Emperor Constantine I
- Christian feast day: Eugène de Mazenod
- Christian feast day: Helena of Constantinople, also known as "Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equal-to-the-Apostles." (Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion)
- Christian feast day: John Elliot (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Saints of the Cristero War, including Christopher Magallanes
- Christian feast day: May 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Circassian Day of Mourning (Circassians)
- Day of Patriots and Military (Hungary)
- Independence Day, celebrates the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006, celebrated until the next day. (Montenegro)
- International Tea Day (International)
- Navy Day (Chile)
- Saint Helena Day, celebrates the discovery of Saint Helena in 1502. (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
What Happened on 21st May?
- Margaret Thatcher holds her controversial Sermon on the Mound before the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. (1988)
- Falklands War: A British amphibious assault during Operation Sutton leads to the Battle of San Carlos. (1982)
- The Italian government releases the membership list of Propaganda Due, an illegal pseudo-Masonic lodge that was implicated in numerous Italian crimes and mysteries. (1981)
- Transamerica Corporation agrees to sell United Artists to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for $380 million after the box office failure of the 1980 film Heaven's Gate. (1981)
- White Night riots in San Francisco following the manslaughter conviction of Dan White for the assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey Milk. (1979)