History Today: March 21, 1871, Otto von Bismarck Leads Germany

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Otto von Bismarck was named the first chancellor in the German Empire, March 21, 1871. He was considered a person who was able to maintain German hegemony in Europe, which at that time was beset by strife and fear of war.

In addition, there are many other historical events that occur on March 21 every year. Compiled from Thepeoplehistory.com and Wikipedia.org, the following Solopos.com presents a number of historical events on March 21 which are summarized in History Today:

1804
The Napoleonic laws came into effect in France. The law is a civil code drawn up during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. Although the Napoleonic Laws were not the first official civil laws drafted in a European country, they are considered the first successful civil laws and greatly influenced legislation in many countries.

1871
Otto von Bismarck was named the first chancellor of the German Empire. He was considered a person who was able to maintain German hegemony in Europe, which at that time was being hit by strife and fear of war.

1918
During World War I, German troops began attacking the Allies in northern France, western Flanders, and Belgium. The offensive, called the Spring Offensive, lasted until July 18 of the same year and ended with more Allied casualties. However, Germany is said to have failed to seize the area referred to in the attack.

1935
Iranian leader Shah Reza Pahlavi called on people around the world to stop using the Persian word to name his country. He asked people around the world to replace Persia with Iran, which means the land of the Aryans.

1940
German troops retaliate against the British in the English Channel. As a result of the attack, the British lost three ships and their crew.