On this day, November 21, is the birthday of broadcaster Karen Davila and Singer Lyca Gairanod.


1916

The hospital ship HMHS Britannic was sunk.


1894

Governor-General Narciso Claveria released the Catalogo Alfabetico de Appellidos.


1694

Voltaire was born.


1564

Miguel López de Legazpi’s voyage to the Philippines began.