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What Happened on February 21, 1801

Famous Birthdays

  • Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda [Jan Kalivoda], Bohemian violinist, composer, and court conductor, born in Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia (d. 1866)
  • John Henry Newman, British thologian (Tract 90), educator, poet (Dream of Gerontius), Anglican priest, Catholic priest, cardinal and saint, born in London, England (d. 1890)

About February 21, 1801

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 223 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces