May 21 in history: Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, FIFA founded and more
| Updated: May 22, 2020, 07:58 AM IST
From world's tallest roller coaster opening for people to slavery being abolished in Colombia; a lot happened on this day and we've got it all covered.
Let's dive in today's history.
Colombia abolishes slavery
Colombia abolishes slavery
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