Today in history 81

Here are some historical events that occurred on March 21st throughout history:

1816: The first steam-powered locomotive is demonstrated by George Stephenson in England.

1844: The first telegraph line connecting the United States and Europe is completed, allowing for transatlantic communication.

1865: The first train crosses the Mississippi River on a bridge, connecting Illinois and Iowa.

1918: The United States begins to draft men into the military to fight in World War I.

1945: The Soviet Union captures the German city of Berlin, marking the end of World War II in Europe.

1960: The United States launches the Explorer 6 spacecraft, which becomes the first satellite to transmit live television images from space.

1980: The United States boycotts the Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia, in response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.

1991: The United States begins to withdraw its troops from the Gulf War, marking the end of the conflict.

2005: The United States and India sign a nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a significant shift in their relationship.

These are just a few of the many historical events that occurred on March 21st.