1780 – Benedict Arnold's Treason:
On September 21, 1780, American Revolutionary War general Benedict Arnold met with British Major John André to discuss handing over West Point to the British in exchange for money and a high rank in the British army. This act of treason is one of the most infamous in American history.
1792 – The French First Republic is Proclaimed:
The French National Convention abolished the monarchy on September 21, 1792, marking the official end of the French monarchy and the establishment of the French First Republic. This was a key moment in the French Revolution.
1937 – J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is Published:
J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel The Hobbit was published for the first time on this day in 1937. The book was an instant success and later served as the prelude to Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
