What Happened on March 17, 1921

Historical Events

  • Dr Marie Stopes opens Britain's 1st birth control clinic in London
  • Sailors revolt in Kronstadt (thousands die)
  • The Second Republic of Poland adopts the March Constitution

Soviet History

Vladimir Lenin proclaims New Economic Politics


1921 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Donald Barron, Scottish accountant and CEO (Midland Bank), born in Gorebridge, Midlothian, Scotland (d. 2015)
  • Mick Harvey, Australian cricketer (in Newcastle Brother of Neil Test umpire), born in Newcastle, Australia (d. 2016)
Born in 1921

About March 17, 1921

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces