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What Happened on June 21, 1839

Famous Birthdays

  • Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Brazilian writer (Epitaph of a small winner), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (d. 1908)
  • John Decatur Barry, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 1867)

About June 21, 1839

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 185 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer