What happened on 21 November 1877?

Discover what happened on 21 November 1877 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!

Deaths

  • Cyrus L. Dunham (American politician (1817-1877))
  • John V. L. Pruyn (American politician (1811-1877))
  • Cyrus L. Dunham (American politician (1817-1877))
  • John V. L. Pruyn (American politician (1811-1877))
  • Jean-François Honnorat (French politician (1802-1877))
  • Alexander Anderson (British army general in the 19th century)
  • George Bangs (American engineer (1826–1877); developed the railroad mail car)
  • Francesco Serra (Italian politician)
  • Jules-René de Casamajor (French journalist)
  • Melchior Febvrel (French politician (1803-1877))
  • William Kempson (English soldier and cricketer (1835-1877))
  • Elkanah Walker (American missionary (1805-1877))
  • Mary Richardson Walker (American missionary)
  • Zulmé Dabadie (French soprano (1795–1877))
  • Allan Morrison (American politician)