Births on May 21

Carl Johnson (athlete)

Born on May 21, 1898

Carl Johnson, American long jumper (d. 1932)

Carl Johnson (Carl Edward Johnson; May 21, 1898 – September 13, 1932) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the long jump. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the long jump, where he won the silver medal.

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Events on 1898

20 Apr

Spanish-American War
President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
10 Jun

United States Marine Corps
Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
3 Jul

Battle of Santiago de Cuba
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
23 Aug

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
13 Sep

Photographic film
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.

Births on May 21

Carl Johnson (athlete)

Born on May 21, 1898

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Events on 1898

Spanish-American War

United States Marine Corps

Battle of Santiago de Cuba

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

Photographic film