On this day in 1921, SAKO, the legendary Finnish firearms manufacturer, was founded. On that date, more technically, it obtained independence from the Civil Guard which had founded it as a repair shop in 1919.
Owned in later years by the Finnish Red Cross, Nokia and Valmet, today the company is owned by Barretta, a family owned Italian concern famous for its firearms. The company is highly respected for its hunting rifles.
On the same day, a notable first flight occured:
April 1, 1921. Adrienne Bolland flies over the Andes.
From this Day In Aviation
Also on this day, striking coal miners were locked out of their mines in the United Kingdom.
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