Historical Events
- Navaho indians elect Herrero Grande as chief
- Steeple of Chichester Cathedral collapses despite the desperate efforts of 70 workmen
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre de Bréville, French composer, author and professor (Une histoire du théâtre lyrique en France), born in Bar-le-Duc, Meuse (d. 1949)
Famous Deaths
- Lars Levi Laestadius, Swedish botanist and founder of Laestadianism, dies at 61
About February 21, 1861
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
