Historical Events
Historic Invention
Frank Winfield Woolworth opens his 1st successful "Woolworth's Great Five Cent Store" on North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Infielder William White plays one game for the Providence Grays with conjecture was the first African-American to play MLB even though he appeared Caucasian
Famous Birthdays
- Umberto Brunelleschi, Italian cartoonist and illustrator (Candide), born in Montemurlo, Italy (d. 1949)
About June 21, 1879
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
