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What Happened on January 21, 1871

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Jacob Rochussen, Dutch Governor-General of Dutch East Indies (1845-51), dies at 73
Died in 1871 1871 Highlights

About January 21, 1871

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius