On This Day: May 21

7 verified moments happened on May 21. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1881➕ Clara Barton establishes an American relief organization modeled on the international humanitarian movement she encountered in Europe.USA 250 · Source: American Red Cross, founding by Clara Barton (May 21 1881)
2. 1904FIFA is founded in Paris by seven national football associations to govern international soccerSports · Source: Wikipedia / FIFA, FIFA founded 21 May 1904
3. 1927🛩️ Charles Lindbergh lands the Spirit of St. Louis at Le Bourget Field near Paris, completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY.com, Lindbergh lands in Paris (May 21 1927)
4. 1980🌌 The darker Star Wars sequel arrives, revealing a galaxy-shaking truth and proving blockbusters could deepen with each chapter.Movies · Source: Wikipedia: The Empire Strikes Back — U.S. release May 21, 1980
5. 1989Rusty Wallace spins Darrell Waltrip out of the lead heading for the white flag to win The Winston, igniting a pit-road brawl between the two crews.Stock Car Racing · Source: UPI archive + Wikipedia 1989 The Winston
6. 1990🛌 Newhart wakes Bob beside his old TV wife, revealing the whole Vermont series was a dream.TV · Source: Wikipedia: The Last Newhart (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Newhart)
7. 2023Kyle Larson dominates the All-Star Race as Cup cars return to revived North Wilkesboro Speedway after nearly three decades away.Stock Car Racing · Source: NBC Sports + NASCAR.com