Historical Events
- Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory.
Famous Birthdays
- Benedetto Junck, Italian composer, born in Turin, Italy (d. 1903)
1852 Highlights
About August 21, 1852
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo