March 21 has seen a variety of significant historical events. In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. led civil rights demonstrators on a pivotal march from Selma to Montgomery with military protection. The Moondog Coronation Ball in 1952 was marked as the first rock and roll concert. Other notable events included the closing of Alcatraz prison in 1963, the U.S. Olympic boycott in 1980, Namibia's independence in 1990, NFL sanctions against the Saints in 2012, and President Trump recognizing Israeli sovereignty in 2019. This day also celebrates notable birthdays from various fields.
"On March 21, 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third attempt to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama under the escort of U.S. Army and National Guard troops assigned by President Lyndon B. Johnson."
"Today marks the anniversary of the Moondog Coronation Ball in 1952, considered the first rock and roll concert held at Cleveland Arena, which was a significant event in music history."
"In 1990, Namibia achieved independence, marking the end of 75 years of South African rule, a significant milestone in the history of African liberation movements."
"The NFL suspended New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton for the entire 2012 season for a bounty system targeting opposing players, highlighting the league's disciplinary actions."
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