What happened on 21 April 1846?

Discover what happened on 21 April 1846 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Births

  • Paul Ménard-Dorian (French politician (1846–1907))
  • Anthony Clarke Booth (English soldier (1846–1899); recipient of the Victoria Cross)
  • Eliseo Acevedo (Argentinian military personnel (1846–1892))
  • John Halford (English cricketer (1846-1901))
  • Christian L. Thuren (Danish architect (1846-1926))
  • Georges Boutelleau (French poet (1846-1916))
  • John Hancock (Australian trade unionist and politician (1846–1899))
  • Victor Emilio Moscoso Cárdenas (Ecuadorian blessed)
  • Bernardo Torelli (Italian politician (1846-1926))
  • Emily Theresa de Stern ((1846-1905))
  • Mary Des Voeux ((died 1907))
  • Frédéric de Boisdavid (Peerage person ID=482831)
  • Xavér Ferenc Szabó (violinist, composer and music teacher from Hungary)
  • Augusto Cezar Diogo

Deaths

  • Ghislenus Verherbruggen (curate)