Famous Birthdays
- Sophie of Schönburg-Waldenburg, wife of Prince William of Wied (d. 1936)
Famous Deaths
- Gavril Yakimovich Lomakin, Russian composer and teacher, dies at 73
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About May 21, 1885
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
