Editing Sanarchive:Selected anniversaries/February 21

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*[[1958]] – British artist Gerald Holtom designed the Peace Sign (the CND symbol), which became one of the most recognized icons in the history of graphic design.
*[[1965]] – Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City; his legacy profoundly shaped African-American literature, photography, and protest art.
*[[1990]] – The epic biographical film Mountains of the Moon, noted for its expansive cinematography, was released in the United States.

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|[[W. H. Auden]]|b|1907
|[[Nina Simone]]|b|1933
|[[Alan Rickman]]|b|1946
|[[Baruch Spinoza]]|d|1677
|[[Robert Altman]]|b|1925
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