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What Happened on October 21, 1762

Famous Birthdays

  • Herman Willem Daendels, Dutch military leader (Brigadier-General) and Governor-General (Dutch-East Indies, 1808-11; Dutch Gold Coast, 1811-15), born in Hattem, Gelderland, Dutch Republic (d. 1818)

About October 21, 1762

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 261 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra