Famous Birthdays
- John Dunlap Stevenson, American attorney, politician, and Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Staunton, Virginia (d. 1897)
- Samuel White Baker, English explorer (Ceylon & Egypt), born in London, England (d. 1893)
1821 Highlights
About June 8, 1821
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 201 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini