(History.com) From Rome being founded to the death of music legend Prince, here are some events from throughout history that took place on this day – April 21.
753 – B.C. Rome founded
1816 – Charlotte Brontë born
1836 – Texas militia routs Mexicans in the Battle of San Jacinto
1865 – Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train leaves D.C.
1895 – First movie projector demonstrated in the United States
1918 – German flying ace, “Red Baron,” killed in action
1930 – Prisoners left to burn in Ohio fire
1966 – “Sip-In” takes place at Julius’ Bar in New York City
1967 – GM celebrates 100 millionth U.S.-made car
1973 – “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” tops the U.S. pop charts and creates a cultural phenomenon
1980 – Rosie Ruiz fakes Boston Marathon win
2016 – Legendary musician and megawatt star Prince dies at 57
