Today in Military History:
February 21
Events of Military significance on this day:
| | 1509 | Portuguese capture Disu Island from Moslems beginning 450 year occupation of parts of India. |
| | 1744 | French break the blockade of Toulon. British admiral and several captains were court-martialed and cashiered. |
| | 1847 | Battle of Angostura, Americans under Winfield Scott defeated Santa Anna decisively. |
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