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The Soviet uncrewed spaceship Luna 20 lands on the Moon.
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In 2026, February 21 falls on a Saturday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), February 21
falls on a Saturday
Last year it was
a Friday
Next year it will be
a Sunday
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The Soviet uncrewed spaceship Luna 20 lands on the Moon.
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American Black nationalist Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech in New York City's Audubon Ballroom.
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In New York City, Edwin Land demonstrates the first "instant camera", the Polaroid Land Camera, to a meeting of the Optical Society of America.
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