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What Happened on June 21, 1887

Historical Events

Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria

Britain celebrates the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria

Famous Birthdays

  • Norman L. Bowen, Canadian petrologist, born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada (d. 1956)

Famous Deaths

  • Adolf Schimon, Austrian German composer, dies at 67
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights

About June 21, 1887

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 137 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer