Historical Events
Victory in Battle
Battle of Trafalgar: British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats combined French and Spanish fleet. Nelson shot and killed during battle.
Famous Deaths
Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
British admiral and war hero, dies in Battle of Trafalgar at 47
- Johann Baptist Lasser, German singer and composer, dies at 54
1805 Highlights
About October 21, 1805
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 217 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
