What historical events are listed for Sept. 21 in this Today in History item?

The list includes the charter for Nova Scotia in 1621, the French First Republic and abolition of the monarchy in 1792, Cixi’s seizure of power in 1898, Stonehenge’s sale in 1915, U.S. approval for a Jewish homeland in 1922, Franco’s elevation in 1936, and the founding announcement of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

Which events in the Sept. 21 history list involve China?

Two entries focus on China: Empress Dowager Cixi seized power in 1898 and ended the Hundred Days’ Reform, imprisoning the Guangxu Emperor, and in 1949 Mao Zedong and Chinese Communist leaders announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in Peking.

What did the 1922 Sept. 21 entry say about Palestine?

It says U.S. President Warren G. Harding signed a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

MONDAY, Sept.21, 2026

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Summary

This Today in History item lists major events for Monday, Sept. 21, across 1621, 1792, 1898, 1915, 1922, 1936 and 1949. It includes King James I granting a charter to William Alexander for Nova Scotia, the French Convention forming the First Republic and abolishing the monarchy, and Empress Dowager Cixi ending the Hundred Days’ Reform in China. The list also notes Stonehenge being bought by Cecil Chubb, U.S. approval for a Jewish homeland in Palestine, Franco’s elevation, and Mao Zedong’s announcement of the People’s Republic of China.

Key Facts

In 1621, King James I of England gave Scottish courtier and poet William Alexander a royal charter to colonize Nova Scotia.
In 1792, the French National Convention formed the French First Republic and passed a proclamation abolishing the French monarchy.
In 1949, Mao Zedong and Chinese Communist leaders announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China at the first plenary session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at the Huairen Hall in Zhongnanhai, Peking.

Published Sep 17, 2026 2:30 pm KST
Updated Sep 17, 2026 3:29 pm KST

1621-King James I of England gives Scottish courtier and poet William Alexander a royal charter to colonize Nova Scotia

1792-French First Republic is formed by the National Convention, stripping the French king of his powers

1792-French Revolution: The National Convention passes a proclamation announcing the formal abolition of the French monarchy

1898-Empress Dowager Cixi seizes power and ends the Hundred Days' Reform in China, imprisoning the Guangxu Emperor

1915-Cecil Chubb buys the prehistoric monument Stonehenge for £6,600 and later donates it to the British nation

1922-U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs a joint resolution of approval to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine

1936-Spanish fascist junta names Francisco Franco Generalísimo and Supreme Commander

1949-Mao Zedong and Chinese Communist leaders announce the establishment of the People's Republic of China at the first plenary session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Huairen Hall in Zhongnanhai, Peking

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