Famous Birthdays
- Robert Herrick, American novelist (Common lot), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts (d. 1938)
Famous Deaths
- Henry James O'Farrell, Australian would-be assassin of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh
1868 Highlights
About April 21, 1868
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus