164 BCE
Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, rededicates the Temple in Jerusalem, an event that is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah. (25 Kislev 3597 in the Hebrew calendar.)
In 164 BCE, Judas Maccabeus rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem, an act later celebrated as Hanukkah.
Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias, led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
On this day in 164 BCE, he purified and rededicated the desecrated Second Temple in Jerusalem.
The ceremony marked the restoration of Jewish worship at the sacred site.
According to tradition, the Temple's oil lamp miraculously burned for eight days on a single day's supply.
This event inspired the annual festival of Hanukkah, celebrated with lights and prayers.
Hanukkah remains a symbol of faith, hope, and perseverance.
164 BCE
Judas Maccabeus
Mattathias
Hasmonean family
Temple in Jerusalem
Hanukkah
Kislev
Hebrew calendar
1918day.year
The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918 is passed, allowing women to stand for Parliament in the UK.
The 1918 Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act gives UK women the right to stand for Parliament for the first time, expanding democratic participation.
Following decades of suffrage activism, the Act marked a milestone in the campaign for gender equality in Britain. While the Representation of the People Act extended voting rights to some women, this legislation allowed them to become parliamentary candidates. It paved the way for Nancy Astor’s election in 1919 as the first female MP. Despite continuing limitations, the Act represented a significant step toward broader political representation and social reform for women.
Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918
1927day.year
Columbine Mine massacre: Striking coal miners are allegedly attacked with machine guns by a detachment of state police dressed in civilian clothes.
A detachment of Colorado state police allegedly opens fire on striking coal miners at the Columbine Mine, resulting in a deadly massacre.
On November 21, 1927, striking coal miners in Serene, Colorado faced an unexpected attack by state police officers disguised in civilian clothes. The officers allegedly used machine guns against the workers who were protesting for better wages and working conditions. At least six miners were killed and many more wounded in what became known as the Columbine Mine massacre. The incident intensified public scrutiny of labor disputes and police tactics. It remains a tragic symbol of the violent confrontations that defined the early labor movement in America.
1927
Columbine Mine massacre
Striking
machine guns
1961day.year
The "La Ronde" opens in Honolulu, first revolving restaurant in the United States.
La Ronde, the United States' first revolving restaurant, opens in Honolulu, offering panoramic views of the city and ocean.
On November 21, 1961, La Ronde began rotating 360 degrees atop the Ala Moana Building in Honolulu, offering diners sweeping vistas of the city skyline and the Pacific Ocean. Designed by architect John Graham Jr., the restaurant completed a full revolution every hour using a sophisticated turntable mechanism. The concept followed Graham's earlier design of the rotating restaurant atop Seattle's Space Needle. La Ronde quickly became a landmark attraction and a symbol of mid-century modern innovation. Its success inspired similar revolving restaurants around the globe.
1961
La Ronde
Honolulu
revolving restaurant
United States
1964day.year
Second Vatican Council: The third session of the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes.
The third session of the Second Vatican Council concludes, advancing major church reforms.
The third session of the Second Vatican Council closed on November 21, 1964, after bishops from around the world gathered in Rome for five months of deliberations. Key documents on religious freedom, ecumenism, and the role of the laity were finalized during this period. The council sought to modernize church practices and promote unity among Christian denominations. Liturgical changes approved in this session paved the way for the Mass to be celebrated in vernacular languages. The reforms sparked lively debates within the church and set the stage for ongoing spiritual renewal.
Second Vatican Council
Roman Catholic Church
ecumenical council
2013day.year
Massive protests start in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych suspended signing the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement.
In November 2013, Ukrainians took to the streets of Kyiv to protest President Yanukovych’s decision to halt an EU association agreement. This mass movement grew into one of the largest demonstrations in modern Ukrainian history.
On November 21, 2013, President Viktor Yanukovych stunned the nation by suspending the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement. Citizens and students converged on Independence Square in Kyiv, demanding closer ties with Europe and an end to government corruption. What began as hundreds of protesters quickly swelled to tens of thousands over the following days. Despite harsh winter conditions and police threats, demonstrators held their ground under vast European flags. The uprising highlighted deep divisions within Ukraine over its geopolitical future. The so-called Euromaidan movement eventually led to Yanukovych’s ouster and reshaped the country’s political landscape. It remains a defining moment in Ukraine’s modern struggle for democracy.
Massive protests
Ukraine
President
Viktor Yanukovych
Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement