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What Happened on July 21, 1865

Historical Events

First Western Showdown

In market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first true western showdown

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Kahn, German composer, born in Mannheim, Baden, German Confederation (d. 1951)

About July 21, 1865

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer