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