Sanarchive:Selected anniversaries/February 21

21 February:  Major events in the arts

• 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.

• W. H. Auden (b. 1907)
• Nina Simone (b. 1933)
• Alan Rickman (b. 1946)
• Baruch Spinoza (d. 1677)