On This Day

What Happened on April 21, 1699

Famous Deaths

Jean Racine

Jean Racine, French dramatist (Phèdre, Athalie), dies of liver cancer at 59

1699 Highlights

About April 21, 1699

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 323 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus