What happened on 21 April 1934?

Discover what happened on 21 April 1934 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Carl Eberhard Taube von Odenkat (1854-1934)
  • Carsten Borchgrevink (Anglo-Norwegian polar explorer (1864-1934))
  • Eduard von Bonin (German politician (1846-1934))
  • Paul Hinneberg (German historian (1862–1934))
  • Johann Pölzer senior (Austrian politician (1872-1934))
  • Carl Smulders (Dutch composer, pianist and musicologist (1863-1934))
  • Jean-Marie-Victor Chaupitre
  • Gustave Bord (French historian (1852-1934))
  • Giacomo Giri
  • Eric Trolle (Swedish diplomat, civil servant, and politician (1863-1934))
  • Millard Carr Van Duzee (U.S. entomologist (1860–1934))
  • Catherine Eleanor Millicent Cayley (d.1934)
  • Benedict Birkbeck ((died 1934))
  • George W. Rodenberg (American politician – Minnesota -House 1907-10 (District 33); House 1915-26 (District 41); House 1929-34 (District 41))
  • Francis Raymond Holland (American painter, 1886-1934)
  • George Philip Krapp (American English scholar)
  • Beniamino Spirito (politician (1854-1934))
  • Rafael Roca Ortega
  • William Bostwick Sheppard (United States federal judge (1860-1934))
  • Joaquim Antônio de Moraes Sarmento (Brazilian military policeman)
  • Seki Naohiko (Japanese lawyer)
  • Karl Enquist
  • Franz Thyriot (German architect)