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What Happened on October 21, 1847

Famous Birthdays

  • Giuseppe Giacosa, Italian playwright, poet, and librettist (Puccini's "La bohème", "Tosca", and "Madama Butterfly"), born in Colleretto Parella, Kingdom of Sardinia (now Italy) (d. 1906)

About October 21, 1847

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra