Today in History — April 21
21 April 753 BC: Legendary Founding of Rome
According to ancient Roman tradition, April 21, 753 BC marks the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and his twin brother Remus. This date, celebrated as the Dies Romana or birthday of Rome, represents one…
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German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His work on the photoelectric effect earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
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