Historical Events
- Frank W. Woolworth opens his 1st successful "F. W. Woolworth Great Five Cent Store" on North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Infielder William White plays one game for the Providence Grays with conjecture was the first African-American to play MLB even though he appeared Caucasian
Famous Birthdays
- Umberto Brunelleschi, Italian cartoonist and illustrator (Candide), born in Montemurlo, Italy (d. 1949)
1879 Highlights
About June 21, 1879
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
