1921 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1890s 1900s 1910s – 1920s – 1930s 1940s 1950s
Years:	1918 1919 1920 – 1921 – 1922 1923 1924

The year 1921 was a time of important changes and events around the world. Many famous people were born, and some well-known figures passed away. This year also saw big moments in science, history, and sports.

What Happened in 1921?
- Big News in Science
- Important Historical Events
Who Was Born in 1921?
Who Passed Away in 1921?
Sports Highlights of 1921
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What Happened in 1921?

Big News in Science

In 1921, the famous scientist Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. He received it for his work on the photoelectric effect. This discovery helped us understand how light interacts with matter.

Important Historical Events

The Irish Civil War began in 1921. This was a conflict in Ireland between two groups. They disagreed about the Anglo-Irish Treaty. This treaty created the Irish Free State. The war lasted until 1924. It was a difficult time for the country.

Who Was Born in 1921?

Many people who would become famous were born in 1921. Here are a few of them:

On January 17, Antonio Prohias was born. He became a well-known cartoonist. He created the "Spy vs. Spy" comic strip.
On April 25, Karel Appel was born. He was a Belgian artist. He was known for his colorful and expressive paintings.
On May 3, Sugar Ray Robinson was born. He was an amazing American boxer. Many people consider him one of the greatest boxers of all time.
On July 6, Nancy Reagan was born. She was an American actress. Later, she became the First Lady of the United States. She was married to President Ronald Reagan.

Who Passed Away in 1921?

The year 1921 also marked the end of life for several notable people:

On July 4, Antoni Grabowski passed away. He was a Polish engineer and writer. He was very important in developing the Esperanto language.
On August 16, Peter I of Serbia died. He was the King of Serbia. He ruled from 1903 to 1918. He then became King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.

Sports Highlights of 1921

In horse racing, the famous Kentucky Derby took place. The winning horse was named Behave Yourself. This was a big event in American sports that year.