Famous Birthdays
- Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Brazilian writer (Epitaph of a small winner), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (d. 1908)
- John Decatur Barry, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 1867)
1839 Highlights
About June 21, 1839
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
