February 21st - Unraveling the Threads of Time!
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
1437 James I of Scotland is Assassinated | On this day in 1437, King James I of Scotland was assassinated at the Blackfriars Monastery in Perth. James I's reign was marked by political intrigue and attempts to consolidate royal power, and his untimely death shook the Scottish monarchy. | |
| 1848 The Communist Manifesto is Published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels | A seminal work in political philosophy was unleashed on February 21st, 1848, with the publication of "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This revolutionary text laid out the principles of communism and sparked transformative social movements across the globe. | |
| 1965 Malcolm X is Assassinated in New York City | On February 21st, 1965, civil rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. Malcolm X's legacy as a prominent advocate for Black empowerment and civil rights continues to inspire movements for social justice around the world. | |
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