Births on March 21

Arthur Grumiaux

Born on March 21, 1921

Arthur Grumiaux, Belgian violinist and pianist (d. 1986)

Baron Arthur Grumiaux (French: [gʁy'mjo]; 21 March 1921 – 16 October 1986) was a Belgian violinist, considered by some to have been "one of the few truly great violin virtuosi of the twentieth century". He has been noted for having a "consistently beautiful tone and flawless intonation". English music critic and broadcaster, Edward Greenfield wrote of him that he was "a master virtuoso who consistently refused to make a show of his technical prowess".

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Events on 1921

15 Feb

Helsinki
Kingdom of Romania establishes its legation in Helsinki.
20 Mar

Versailles Treaty
The Upper Silesia plebiscite was a plebiscite mandated by the Versailles Treaty to determine a section of the border between Weimar Germany and Poland.
11 Jul

William Howard Taft
Former President of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices.
29 Oct

Sacco and Vanzetti
United States: Second trial of Sacco and Vanzetti in Boston, Massachusetts.
11 Nov

Arlington National Cemetery
The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by US President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery.

Births on March 21

Arthur Grumiaux

Born on March 21, 1921

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Events on 1921

Helsinki

Versailles Treaty

William Howard Taft

Sacco and Vanzetti

Arlington National Cemetery