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What Happened on June 21, 1865

Famous Birthdays

  • Herbert Brewer, English composer, organist (Gloucester Cathedral, 1896-1928), and choral director, born in Gloucester, England (d. 1928)

Famous Deaths

  • Frances Adeline Seward, American First Lady of New York (1839-42) and wife of US Secretary of State William H. Seward, dies of a heart attack at 59
Died in 1865 1865 Highlights

About June 21, 1865

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 159 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer