Here are 5 interesting facts about October 21 in Florida history:

1. In 1963, Florida Governor Farris Bryant signed the "Florida Outdoor Recreational Development Act," establishing the Florida Outdoor Recreation Development Council to develop and promote outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.

2. In 1986, the city of Tampa celebrated the grand opening of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, which featured the Carol Morsani Hall, a 2,600-seat theater for concerts, operas, and ballets.

3. In 1991, Hurricane Mitch struck Florida, causing heavy rains and flooding that left several areas underwater and caused millions of dollars in damages. The storm also caused 180 deaths and billions of dollars in damages in other countries in Central America.

4. In 2004, Yao Ming, a Chinese NBA player, played his first game in Miami against the Miami Heat, scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds in a 77-66 win for the Houston Rockets.

5. In 2016, the second and final presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was held at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, which included a heated discussion on immigration, gun laws, and foreign policy.