21 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 0s BC 0s 10s – 20s – 30s 40s 50s |
| Years: | 18 19 20 – 21 – 22 23 24 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 21 XXI |
| Ab urbe condita | 774 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4771 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −572 |
| Berber calendar | 971 |
| Buddhist calendar | 565 |
| Burmese calendar | −617 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5529–5530 |
| Chinese calendar | 庚辰年 (Metal Dragon) 2717 or 2657 — to — 辛巳年 (Metal Snake) 2718 or 2658 |
| Coptic calendar | −263 – −262 |
| Discordian calendar | 1187 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 13–14 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3781–3782 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 77–78 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3121–3122 |
| Holocene calendar | 10021 |
| Iranian calendar | 601 BP – 600 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 619 BH – 618 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 21 XXI |
| Korean calendar | 2354 |
| Minguo calendar | 1891 before ROC 民前1891年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1447 |
| Seleucid era | 332/333 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 563–564 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳金龙年 (male Iron-Dragon) 147 or −234 or −1006 — to — 阴金蛇年 (female Iron-Snake) 148 or −233 or −1005 |
The year 21 was a specific year in the 1st century. It was a regular year that started on a Wednesday, according to the Julian calendar used back then. People at the time called it the 'Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Caesar'.
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Important Events of the Year 21
Rebellions and Roman Control
A group of people called the Aedui started a rebellion. Their leaders were Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir. However, a Roman general named Gaius Silius quickly stopped this revolt.
Around the same time, a rebellion began in Africa. This uprising was led by a person named Tacfarinas.
Roman Government and Expansion
Tiberius, who was the Roman Emperor, became a Roman Consul for the fourth time. A consul was a very important leader in the Roman government.
The Romans also created a new buffer state. This was in the land of the Quadi people, which is now southern Slovakia. A buffer state helps protect a larger empire from its enemies.
New Buildings and Inventions
Construction began on a new barracks for the Praetorian Guard. These were special soldiers who protected the Roman Emperor. The barracks were built on the Quirinal Hill in Rome.
In Rome, people also started making new tools for writing. These included pens and other writing tools made from metal.
Notable People Who Died in 21
Roman Leaders
- Publius Sulpicius Quirinius passed away. He was a Roman governor who had ruled the region of Syria.
- Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus, a Roman Consul, also died. Some records say he might have died in the year 20.
Other Important Figures
- Arminius, a famous Germanic leader, died this year. He was known for defeating three Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
- Empress Wang of the Xin Dynasty in China also passed away.
- King Daeso of Dongbuyeo, a ruler from an ancient Korean kingdom, died as well.
See also
In Spanish: 21 (desambiguación) para niños
