May 21: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1403King Henry III of Castile sent an ambassador to Timur to seek an alliance against the Ottomans.
2. 1871Europe's first cog railway entered service on Mount Rigi in Switzerland.
3. 1881Nurse Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross aid organization in the USA.
4. 1894Queen Victoria officially opened the Manchester Ship Canal, linking Manchester to the sea.
5. 2005The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in the United States.

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