1. On April 21, 1922, the famed Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred, Morvich, was foaled. This magnificent horse won the 1926 Kentucky Derby and was named American Horse of the Year for 1926.

2. On April 21, 1802, Thomas D. Carneal was born in Newport, Kentucky. This prominent businessman, lawyer, and politician served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and was an advocate for public education.

3. On April 21, 1816, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill that provided funding for the establishment of a state college. This school became Transylvania University, the first university west of the Allegheny Mountains.

4. On April 21, 1930, the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort was partially destroyed by fire. The fire started in the Senate library and spread to the Senate chamber and House of Representatives. Although the damage was extensive, the building was eventually restored.

5. On April 21, 1940, the famous boxer and Louisville native Muhammad Ali was born. Ali is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, winning multiple world heavyweight boxing championships during his career. He was also known for his social activism and outspokenness on political and social issues.