Famous Birthdays
- Sophie of Schönburg-Waldenburg, wife of Prince William of Wied (d. 1936)
Famous Deaths
- Gavril Yakimovich Lomakin, Russian composer and teacher, dies at 73
1885 Highlights
About May 21, 1885
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
