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What Happened on October 21, 1907

Famous Birthdays

  • Nikos Engonopoulos, Greek surrealist painter and poet (Do Not Distract the Driver), born in Athens, Greece (d. 1985)
  • Pieter Van der Bijl, South African cricket batsman (5 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 125; Western Province, Oxford University CC), born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 1973)

Famous Deaths

  • Jules Chevalier, French Roman Catholic priest (Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart), dies at 83
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights

About October 21, 1907

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra